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Kirk Watson claims victory in the race to be Austin’s next mayor bit.ly/3FvVhjk by @AKMcGlinchy via @austinmonitor @KUT

Project Connect leaders call for ‘future proofing’ in light rail buildout bit.ly/3AWxRC7 by @writtenbykelsey via @KXAN_News

A supertall skyscraper is coming to Austin, Texas cnn.it/3OQajVe by @CatherineCNN via @CNN

Cities in Texas had rent control at one point in history. Why don’t they now? l8r.it/IH4q

Mark your calendar for the #ProjectConnect Annual Joint Partnership Meeting on November 30th at 1pm. 📅 Updates will be provided on MetroRapid, light rail, and Anti-Displacement activities. Watch live: AustinTexas.gov/Watch-ATXN-Live

NEW: Austin Energy is doubling rebates for customers who buy electric bicycles. Starting January 1, 2023: 🚲 $500-$999 e-bike = $200 rebate 🚲 $1,000-$1,999 e-bike = $400 rebate 🚲 $2,000+ e-bike = $600 rebate Electric scooters/electric mopeds are included.

Light-rail tunnel under downtown Austin might not happen after all bit.ly/3EjIoZd by @KUTnathan via @kut @austinmonitor

Do you recognize either the man or the vehicle in these photos? Austin police say these are linked to an attempted kidnapping Sunday in the West Campus area near the UT Austin campus. @KXAN_News kxan.com/news/local/aus…

Waller Creek Survey: Guadalupe St. Storm Drain Improvements bit.ly/3UdHxjA by @AustinWatershed via @austintexasgov

#ProjectConnect and the Future of The Drag bit.ly/3fxPr8p via @thedailytexan

On Compatibility, Staff Tells Mayor Adler, Thanks, but No Thanks: Previously drafted Land Development Code changes were better, they say bit.ly/3hbvRiy by @daustinsanders via @AustinChronicle

How will Project Connect’s $300M help people stay near new light rail? bit.ly/3sLVEQZ by @MikeRushTV via @KXAN_News

Crash deaths, injuries on the rise despite Vision Zero interventions bit.ly/3CCZodd by @freer_emma via @austinmonitor

Wed, Aug 24th, 2p: Austin Transit Partnership Board of Directors Board Meeting. Agenda: Seating of new board member, election of vice-chair, discussion on status of work on updated light rail implementation plan, #ProjectConnect update atptx.org/atp-board-meet… via @ATP_org

Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss policy changes on eviction notices and tenants’ rights to organize! 👇🏽

The application to join the #ATPBoard is now live. Are you a community expert in planning or sustainability? Do you know one? Consider applying! Applications close 5 p.m. on Aug 12. More info & application: atptx.org/atp-leadership… @austintexasgov @austinmobility

The @ATP_org Board of Directors is seeking a new board member to provide planning/sustainability expertise for the implementation of Project Connect. Applications are due by 5 pm on Aug. 12. For more info on the application process and requirements, visit atptx.org/board-vacancy.

CMTA Board Meeting, Mon 7/25 12:30p. Agenda: Fare structure, new shelters, $150M engineering rotation contract, appointments to @ATP_org @CAMPOTexas boards & #ProjectConnect update bit.ly/3qGvmPg via @CapMetroATX

Advocates, #ATXCouncil members rally behind affordable housing bond bit.ly/3Or5GiQ by Jonathan Lee via @austinmonitor

The Statesman covers our lawsuit against TxDOT: “TxDOT is claiming that these three sections [of I-35] are ‘independent utilities’... We are crying foul on that claim. This is obviously one massive highway widening project." 🧐 statesman.com/story/news/loc…