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Avoid Traffic Delays in Downtown Austin
By Kathryn | August 31, 2008
One of the best things about the revitalization of downtown Austin is that people are going to be spending time down in this area on a more frequent basis for the variety of events that are being held here. The bad news is that this means that traffic is going to increase in downtown Austin particularly during times when big events are being held. This weekend demonstrated a clear example of that with road closures put into place for events including the season’s first Longhorns game and several foot races like the Austin Triathlon and the Nike Human Race. These closures caused redirection of traffic that choked up some of downtown Austin.
There are two pieces of good news in regards to this influx of both event-based and daily traffic in downtown Austin. The first is that the city has some good controls in place in terms of traffic enforcement to make sure that residents driving through the area know exactly where it is that they are supposed to be going when roads are altered due to events. The second is that downtown Austin has now become such a multi-use area that it is possible to get around in downtown Austin without needing to use a car.
Downtown Austin is really being developed with an eye towards keeping people centralized in the area. This means that commutes can be avoided by those living in the area who now also choose to do their shopping and get their entertainment within walking distance of their downtown homes. The installation of new bike racks and the improvement of public transportation in the area are making it so that people have many options in terms of car-free transportation here. As more and more people move into the area to experience the lifestyle and events that are available, it will be increasingly important for those living in downtown Austin to make lifestyle choices that involve getting around without a car.
Topics: Downtown Austin Living |