@stevevance I’m not certain (can’t find it quickly); I believe voters must approve any bond issues, which could/will slow rail development

@stevevance http://bk9.us/np is Cap Metro’s “life history” First paragraph.

@stevevance Austin is at the cap with 6.25 for state, 1 for city, 1 for capmetro

@stevevance For ref, TX has 6.25% state-wide sales tax w/ a 2% all-other-entities (cities, emergency service districts, transit etc) cap.

@stevevance Just looked it up. Austin’s Capital Metro created in 1985 with 1% sales tax. Austin + 8 suburbs approved it, all by voters.

RT @TxDOTAustin: Northbound Loop 1 closed at Far West Blvd and southbound closed at Anderson Ln. MAJOR ACCIDENT