Friday, March 31, 2017

            Evidence shows that people are flocking to Austin which subsequently creates more and more traffic congestion. This isn’t news to many of us who commute by driving regularly. I think anyone who resides here in Austin would agree that rush hour traffic, to say the least, has got to go. It is safe to say that much of the incoming population moved here to take up college or a new job and the metro system is barely catching up to this burgeoning population.  Austin should extend the Metrorail transit system because of the harsh affects traffic has on connectivity, jobs, and overall growth. Austin’s metro system is one of the most efficient ways of commuting to work or school. Unfortunately, much of the population doesn’t have a metro station around the corner.  The convenience of personal vehicles is undeniable, although being provided with public transportation would alleviate the necessity to pay extra for insurance, gas, etc. Taking advantage of public transportation to commute will not only help leave a smaller carbon footprint but also help lower the number of man-man collisions. To recap, the alternatives to public transportation are numerous but the main limitation comes from the lack of access to these routes and stations. Change in the way we commute is on the horizon. It is in the hands of each commuter to make it a reality.

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