The stop in front of the Capitol, one of the busiest in Austin, is scheduled to close Aug. 24. Credit: photo by John Anderson

The ACLU of Texas’ Central Texas chapter is actively opposing the elimination of the Capital Metro transfer center on 11th Street in front of the State Capitol. Although it is one of the busiest stops in the Cap Metro system, Gov. Rick Perry and the State Preservation Board said it must be removed for security concerns. (See previous story.)

The ACLU is encouraging the public to show up and speak out against the changes at these upcoming public hearings:

• Thursday, April 24, University of Texas Campus, Bellmont Hall Building – BEL, Room 328, 2100 San Jacinto (San Jacinto and 21st Street), 5:30-7:30pm

• Monday, April 28, Capital Metro Main Administration Building, 2910 E. Fifth, 5pm

• Thursday, May 1, 2008, Capital Metro Downtown Customer Service Center, 323 Congress, 11:30am-1pm

This article appears in April 18 • 2008.

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