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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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Cap Metro seeks survey participants for 2035 transit plan
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 by Chad Swiatecki
Capital Metro is seeking participants for an online survey to help the agency craft its Transit Plan 2035, which is intended to identify the area’s transit needs through the next decade. The survey is open until Oct. 18, and there is a community open house scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Oct. 10 at Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. Online survey participants are eligible to win a $100 HEB gift card. The public participation process is scheduled to run through next spring, followed by final recommendations. Adoption by relevant local bodies is expected by fall 2025.
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