Getting Around Austin: Big highways and long commutes
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: what getting around Austin really takes.
Francesca, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Francesca is a Texas native who somehow lived in five countries, four states, and 12 cities before admitting that no place does it quite like Texas. Her moving record is so long she stopped counting at 30, although the low point was definitely the time an airline flew her overseas but left her dog behind (it took some foreign dog treats, but he eventually forgave her). When she’s not devouring Tex-Mex, she’s in the yard gardening, in the kitchen baking, or in the garage rebuilding a motorcycle that definitely did not need another wrench taken to it. At Snappy Scout, all that wanderlust and Texas rootedness helps her guide newcomers in the right direction.
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How Do You Get Around Austin?
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: the daily logistics nobody puts on the listing.
Where I Go for a Quiet Escape
The 6th floor of the central Austin Public Library has one of the finest views of downtown. With an almost endless expanse of books to choose from and surprisingly comfortable seating, this is one of the most peaceful places to take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin. And it's free!
— Francesca Hernandez-Singer
Local Texas Expert
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