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APRIL 14
LIGHT RAIL BUS TOUR
6:30 PM
Meet in Lobby
2.5 DBIA Credit Hours (AIA Credits Pending)
Join DBIA-SW and the Austin Transit Partnership for an exclusive tour of Austin’s groundbreaking light rail project, designed specifically for AEC professionals. This innovative electric-powered train system will transform urban transit with 15 strategically placed stations.
Austin Light Rail will integrate into the city’s overall transit network, connecting people to key destinations all with a nature-forward design. It promises to redefine how Austinites navigate their city while fostering a more livable, accessible, and sustainable urban environment. Don't miss this opportunity to see how this inspired design will shape the future of our host city!
Schedule:
1:30 PM – Tour Registration Opens
2:00 PM – Austin Light Rail Bus Tour Begins
5:00 PM – Return in time for the Conference Networking Reception!
Tour Add-On ($90)*:
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This event is open exclusively for attendees of the DBIA-SW Regional Conference.
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Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to describe the key design features of the Austin Light Rail system
Attendees will be able to explain how the Austin Light Rail integrates with the city’s overall transit network, enhancing connectivity to key destinations and promoting a seamless urban transit experience.
Attendees will be able to describe the people forward design of the Austin Light Rail and its contributions to creating a more livable, accessible, and sustainable urban environment.
Attendees will be able to identify and discuss the potential impacts of the Austin Light Rail project on the future of urban transit in Austin, including its role in shaping the city’s development and improving residents quality of life.
