Some useful General Information

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Payment of dues *only* -- Mail to:

PO Box 674158
Dallas, TX 75267-4158

All other correspondence, including questions about dues -- Mail to:

11204 Alhambra Dr.
Austin, TX 78759

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Capital Metro will begin service of its fast-moving, quiet, MetroRail trains soon.

This is an exciting time for us, and we look forward to beginning full passenger service. However, we recognize that there are some very important safety reminders that we need to emphasize. Please remember to use caution when crossing the train tracks. The new Capital MetroRail trains will be traveling as fast as a car and are almost as quiet. Your safety is in your hands.

Please visit our rail safety website at: www.stayoffthetracks.com to view a Rail Safety PSA for adults and a Rail Safety Cartoon for kids.
Also, here is the 2010 Rail Safety Reminder.

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Passage of Lawn Parking Ordinance: 2002

On a vote of 5-2 (Members Alvarez and Slusher), the Austin City Council approved the ordinance which bans parking on lawns. This ordinance will go into effect in 10 days (9 September, 2002). This ordinance will be applicable only in the neighborhoods who have petitioned to be included. Balcones Woods and Mesa Park are both included in the ordinance.
 
APD will enforce this ordinance and is still working through its procedure. From previous meetings with APD, APD is not going to go looking for vehicles parked on lawns but will rely on complaints to APD (recommend dialing 311 to report this) which in all likelihood will be addressed by the District Rep.
 
This has been an arduous task for those involved and the City Council has only complicated this issue. Neighborhoods who are currently part of the ordinance will have to resubmit paperwork to the City in February to continue as a part of the ordinance. Then there is a 3 year time effective time of the ordinance. The City Council is hoping that the Neighborhood planning process will then be in place to address this item.

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See our new "BW Dogs" page for other great links, info, and a few corny jokes.

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