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> "Austin has developed as a low density city without adequate mass transportation system," said resident Malcolm Yeatts. "Austin citizens cannot give up their
by RcouF1uZ4gsC 3y ago
> "Austin has developed as a low density city without adequate mass transportation system," said resident Malcolm Yeatts. "Austin citizens cannot give up their cars. Eliminating adequate parking for residents will only increase the flight of the middle class and businesses to the suburbs."
I think this is likely to happen. Also, as a potential customer, when I look at a business, if I see that the parking is going to be a hassle, I will pick another location even if it means it is further away. So this has potential to make the business situation worse as well.
- megaman821 3y agoThey could make things better rapidly by have a downtown bus loop with dedicated lanes and a park-and-ride to the north and south of downtown. They don't have to solve the whole city at once just incremental improvements every year.