Join local leaders for a free webcast conversation full of advice and insights, hosted by Charles Marohn.
NOTE: Date has been moved to August 25.
LOCATION: Online Zoom Event | DATE: August 25, 2021 | TIME: 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Time and again, we hear the same thing from city and state leaders: “The roads are congested. We have to build more lanes.” Not only do lane additions cost billions in taxpayer dollars, they also rarely solve the problem they’re claiming to address. In fact, most road expansion actually induces more drivers to get on the road, making it even more congested than before.
This pattern is on full display in Austin, Texas, where the state Department of Transportation wants to add a whopping four new lanes to major highway I-35. But local leaders aren’t standing by and letting this mistake happen. They’re fighting back and proposing an alternative that would lower and cap the highway, while opening up dozens of acres of land for new homes and businesses in the city.
In this webcast, you’ll hear from local advocates and planners Norm Marshall, Heyden Walker, and Brendan Wittstruck, in a discussion hosted by Strong Towns president Charles Marohn. These panelists will share the data that proves this highway project is a mistake, talk about their alternative plan, and offer advice for anyone who wants to see fewer road expansions and more people-centered neighborhoods in their city.
P.S. If you’re frustrated by the high costs and dangerous design of transportation in your city and want to learn more about a better way forward, check out Charles Marohn’s newest book, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town. Preorder your copy today and receive several special bonuses.
Featured Panelists:
Norm Marshall is the President of Smart Mobility, Inc and co-leader of the Congress for the New Urbanism project for Transportation Modeling Reform. He is a Strong Towns member.
Heyden Black Walker, CNU-A is the Director of Planning at Black + Vernooy. She is also part of the City of Austin Pedestrian Advisory Council (member), the Congress for the New Urbanism – Central Texas Chapter (secretary, Board of Directors), Vision Zero ATX (member), and the City of Austin Design Commission (former commissioner). She is a Strong Towns member.
Brendan Wittstruck, LEED AP is a Principal and Director of Urban Design at Asakura Robinson. He also leads the North Central I-35 Neighborhood Coalition (NCINC).