Austin Transit Partnership has been working to design and build a Light Rail system that will enhance mobility choices in Austin, making it more accessible for all people. To seamlessly connect Austinites to key destinations, Austin Transit Partnership wants to see the city from the perspective of people who live, work and play in Austin. Seeing how the community uses current public transportation will give Austin Transit Partnership meaningful insight as they develop Austin’s Light Rail system.
Austin Transit Partnership would like to invite community members to its User Experience Open House where attendees will have the opportunity to learn and see how cognitive mapping hardware is providing crucial insight into different types of accessibility needs for the Austin Light Rail.
During this event, attendees will hear from expert leaders about how they are prioritizing the values and needs of the community by utilizing user feedback and the latest technology to map out the best possible user experience for the system. Attendees will also be encouraged to share their feedback with the Austin Transit Partnership team.
When
Thursday, Nov. 16
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
UT Austin Texas Union
3rd Level Quadrangle Room 3.304
2308 Whitis Ave
Austin, TX 78712
Media
Lindsay Wood, executive vice president of engineering & construction, will be available from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. for interviews. Please reach out to the media contacts above if you are interested in scheduling an interview.
RSVP
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP through Eventbrite.
About Austin Transit Partnership
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) is the local government corporation responsible for implementing Project Connect and leading Austin Light Rail.
ATP is responsible for the day-to-day implementation, planning, financing, execution and oversight of Austin Light Rail.
In November 2020, Austin voters approved a referendum (“Prop A”) to provide a dedicated revenue stream to fund investments in Project Connect, a program of transit improvements, including Austin Light Rail. More information on the original Proposition can be found at https://www.austintexas.gov/2020PropA
MEDIA CONTACTS: ECPR Texas
Dennyse Salinas – 956.588.8943
Anita Garza – 361.655.4683