CHARGE: The charge for the CAMPO Transit Working Group is to analyze and evaluate the potential for rail in Central Texas, and the optimal role for rail as part of a comprehensive regional transportation plan that also includes new roads, toll roads, rapid buses, traditional bus service, and other modes of transportation.
The working group should consider and expand on CAMPO's past and ongoing programs, processes and commitments, including those adopted by the Transportation Policy Board in October 2007 as part of the Transportation Improvement Plan, to build out transportation corridors, reduce vehicle miles traveled, utilize land-use tools, and achieve other public benefits and dividends.
It also should coordinate with City of Austin staff, CAMPO, Capital Metro, appropriate Central Texas counties or cities, the University of Texas, the State of Texas, the Austin/San Antonio Corridor Council, and the CTRMA to identify options for routes, modes, financing mechanisms, and operating strategies. Financing options must be considered and evaluated. The Working Group, at its discretion, may choose to recommend specific routes and modal alternatives.
