Reduced Street Construction

Although a PRT system will not eliminate the need for a street and roadway network, it has the potential to significantly reduce the dependence upon privately owned vehicles, and thus the need for road and highway expansion and maintenance

Modern Look and Feel

The PRT concept is arguably one of the most advanced, modern transportation concepts around. Austin prides itself upon its high-tech, modern industries and PRT will complement this very well. Austin can be one of the first cities to really make a dent in urban congestion and pollution.

More Flexible Urban Form

The Austin light rail debate has highlighted the advantages of transit oriented development, mostly as an argument for the light rail system. We at ACPRT feel that PRT would be very effective at encouraging transit oriented development, if that is adopted as a goal of the transit system.

Reduced Police and Traffic Costs

Fewer vehicles on the streets will reduce traffic accidents and incidents. Less stressed drivers will behave better, speed less, and be less tempted to take risks. Reduced congestion will help reduce road rage. All of these will reduce the use of valuable police resources.

Little Taxable Land Used

With small, elevated guideways and very small stations, a PRT system requires far less valuable urban real estate be used for the system than either expanded roads or rail systems. Less land removed from local tax rolls means higher tax revenues or lower tax rates to generate the same revenues.