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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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Let’s talk Zilker
Friday, March 15, 2019 by Chad Swiatecki
The Zilker Park working group is seeking input on a survey examining preferred modes of transportation in areas around Zilker Metropolitan Park. The group was formed last summer to address concerns over an expanded crushed gravel staging area for Austin City Limits Festival, and the creation of an expanded parking area that neighborhood residents say goes against a recommendation of the Parkland Events Task Force to reduce the usage of green space parking. The 25-question survey is active online until March 22 and addresses transit, parking, circulation and connectivity issues related to the park, which is the primary concern of the working group’s Short Term Parking and Traffic Solutions Sub-Group. The survey results are likely to be discussed and lead to possible recommendations at the group’s next executive committee meeting on April 1.
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