Three nonprofits have released a directory of local coffee shops, restaurants, bars and music venues located within a 15-minute walk of stations along the Red Line.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Young Chamber, Movability, and Transit Forward have released a directory of local coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and music venues located within a 15-minute walk of stations on CapMetro’s Red Line.
“Not a lot of people know about those places,” said Bill McCamley, Transit Forward executive director.
They hope with this directory will increase foot traffic in all the businesses listed. They also hope to give people the opportunity to think of transit differently.
“Sometimes we use it maybe to get to work or to get to the Austin FC games,” said Mel Martin, director of marketing and events for Austin Young Chamber. “But let’s rethink that. Maybe you’re going to be up on the Red Line for a meeting with another colleague. You know, is …