Trails and parkways are the lifelines that connect communities, providing a sustainable and accessible transportation alternative for all.

By investing in the Red Line Parkway, we can build a future where people are connected, healthy, and thriving, while preserving our natural environment.

The project provides additional mobility options, such as walking, biking, and access to transit, which reduces the need for expanding roadway capacity and automobile parking. The Red Line Parkway also increases commuter traffic capacity in congested areas and provides shortcuts for biking and pedestrian connections to the CapMetro Rail Red Line commuter rail, promoting the use of existing transit resources.

Trails and public spaces enhance property values and attract tourist spending, creating desirable places to live and work. The Atlanta Beltline, Minneapolis Midtown Greenway, and the New York City High Line are recent examples of how trails and public spaces can provide economic benefits.

Trails offer low-cost and healthy recreation and transportation options near residential areas, promoting public health through regular physical and social activity and reducing healthcare costs. The project also improves air quality by creating zero-emission routes and replacing automobile trips.

Trails create opportunities for social interaction and reimagining the city of Austin. Trail corridors serve as a flexible canvas for creative design and installation of public art, enhancing shared spaces.

Improving accommodations for walking, biking, and transit is a more cost-effective solution than expanding roadway capacity and parking for automobiles. The project increases access to multiple transportation modes in high-opportunity areas, promoting a car-free or car-light lifestyle, especially for those with strained household budgets. The savings benefit individuals, government jurisdictions, and the private sector.