One hundred and fifty eight. That’s how many people local economist Mark Sprague estimated were moving here, to Austin, Texas, every day.
That estimate is two years old. With the rapid economic growth in recent years and resulting burgeoning population, the current number of new Austinites per day is sure to exceed that original estimate. This vitality is not without burden: the city of Austin must plan to accommodate newcomers with adequate infrastructure, especially in the realm of transportation.
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