Train talk program addresses climate change in Austin

Austin residents are invited to a special “Climate ‘Train’ing” event on Nov. 16, hosted by Transit Forward, Environment Texas, the city of Austin’s Office of Sustainability and other partners. The event begins at 11:15 a.m. at Downtown Station and includes a train ride, educational presentations and a community discussion on climate change and its effects on the Austin area. Originally scheduled for September, the event aims to engage Austinites in climate action and sustainable transit solutions. Dev Niyogi, a professor at the University of Texas’ Jackson School of Geosciences, will deliver a presentation on the impacts of climate change in Central Texas and strategies for mitigation, emphasizing public transit’s role. Attendees will board the train at 11:34 a.m. and travel to Crestview Station, where a moderated discussion will follow at Black Star Co-op, concluding at 1 p.m. Capital Metro is offering 30 free train passes for participants, though attendees are responsible for their own fares and lunch. Registration is encouraged, and additional details are available by emailing bill@transitforward.org.