SUBJECT:
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Approving a resolution adopting modifications to the light rail element of Project Connect and the associated Implementation Sequence Plan by adopting the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action has no fiscal impact.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Objectives:
? 1.1 Safe & Reliable Service ?1.2 High Quality Customer Experience ? 1.3 Accessible System
? 2.1 Support Sustainable Regional Growth ? 2.2 Become a Carbon Neutral Agency
? 2.3 Responsive to Community and Customer Needs ? 2.4 Regional Leader in Transit Planning
? 3.1 Diversity of Staff ? 3.2 Employer of Choice ? 3.3 Expand Highly Skilled Workforce
? 4.1 Fiscally Responsible and Transparent ? 4.2 Culture of Safety ? 4.3 State of Good Repair
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: CapMetro is one of three partners working to implement the Project Connect program of projects. Adoption of the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan supports the next step of advancing the program and refining the initial investment in light rail on behalf of our community.
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro must approve the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan in order to advance the program, in alignment with the Project Connect governing documents.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on June 2, 2023.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: CapMetro must approve the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan to advance the program, in alignment with the Project Connect governing documents. The plan represents a consensus recommendation from the Project Connect partnership staff from CapMetro, ATP, and the City of Austin, following a robust community engagement process. This item was forwarded to the City Council and CapMetro Board by the Austin Transit Partnership Bo...
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