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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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Movability spring grant apps due by March 6
Monday, March 3, 2025 by Chad Swiatecki
Movability, the Austin area’s transportation management association, is still accepting applications for its spring 2025 GoGrant program, which offers up to $7,500 in financial assistance to Austin employers aiming to promote sustainable mobility options. The application window is open until March 6.
The GoGrant program supports three types of projects:
- Infrastructure projects: Funding for permanent structures like bike racks or lockers.
- Programmatic projects: Incentives and policies encouraging active commuting, such as transit pass subsidies or vanpool programs.
- Mobility planning: Development of custom mobility plans, including transportation demand management research and auditing.
Previous grant recipients include organizations such as Yellow Bike, Out Youth, O. Henry Middle School and ICC Austin, which have implemented projects ranging from bike refurbishments to transit pass programs. Employers interested in applying can access the application and additional resources on Movability’s website.
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