Cedar Park and Leander Local Headlines

Public Transportaton in Cedar Park

Written by Mark Collins Monday, 12 May 2008

Cedar Park — Nearly ten years ago, Cedar Park residents voted to withdraw from Capital Metro. Residents and City officials were interested in using the one-percent sales tax that Capital Metro had collected and rededicating it to economic development. Capital Metro has continued To provide a special transit service to people with disabilities, but the majority of Cedar Park residents are traveling outside of the city if they want to catch a bus.

Cedar Park Assistant City Manager Jose Madrigal receives more calls to his office from people looking for a transportation alternative than he did just a few years ago.

"The City of Cedar Park is very interested in improving the level of public transportation within our City," Madrigal said. "It is important that our residents come out and tell us what their transportation needs are so that we can plan and implement solutions to those needs."

To address mounting transportation concerns, the city has hired a consulting firm to create a transit plan that provides needed services at cost-effective prices, and is seeking community input on the project. Cedar Park residents can fill out a survey posted on the city's website, www.cedarparktx.us, or come to one of four public open houses. The open houses will be held at the Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Boulevard, May 21 and 28. Meetings are from 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. on both days. At the open house, residents will be able to give input on the kind of transit services they want to see in Cedar Park. Residents who want to talk with the consultant team are encouraged to attend one of the four meetings.

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