Some die-hard public transit supporters say Austin鈥檚 9.5 mile, is misguided, too expensive, and follows a poorly traveled .
"Why would a city our size put in something that is so pricey on a very weak route?" former Capital Metro board vice president says. "This is insane."
Henry has been fighting for urban rail in Austin since the 1970s. He's now serving as a technical advisor for the Texas Association for Public Transportation, which is along Lamar and Guadalupe.
"The main travel corridor is in the center of the city," Henry says. "That's where it needs to go."
You can hear our interview with Henry above. For a contrasting view, you may also want to listen to our , who's leading the coalition of city and transportation groups behind the current proposal, below.
