KSTX Town Hall: Transportation

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October 27, 2009 · How can we keep San Antonio moving? The region is growing every year, putting additional strain on our transportation infrastructure.

Clogged freeways, increased pollution and reliable public transportation are just a few of the problems we face as we try to get from one place to the other.

So what does the future of transportation look like in San Antonio and the surrounding area? How can we continue to handle the region’s growth without slowing us down?

Texas Public Radio's Terry Gildea led a dialog in which panelists discussed future plans for VIA Metropolitan Transit, the possibilities of light rail, highway improvements and the benefits of commuting by bicycle, as well as regional implications for our commuting decisions.

This KSTX Town Hall was held at McAllister Auditorium at San Antonio College as part of the Green by Texas Public Radio initiative, a year-round focus on sustainability issues affecting San Antonio and the surrounding community.

Panelists

Representative Ruth Jones McClendon — District 120 State Representative for San Antonio
Heywood "Woody" Sanders — UTSA, Urban Studies Department
Keith Parker — VIA Metropolitan Transit
Julia Diana — City of San Antonio
Michael Miles — Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

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