If the Thursday meeting was any indication, every member of City Council believes that the key to fixing Austin’s transportation problems is reducing the population’s reliance on automobiles.

Council members peppered city transportation staff with questions and critiques in response to a presentation at Central Library about the city’s long-term mobility goals. None of the Council members, however, have a problem with the city’s stated goal of getting people out of cars and onto their own two feet, bikes or public transit.

Council Member Paige Ellis, who was elected in December to represent the largely suburban District 8 in Southwest Austin, said that her own constituents favor cars due to a lack of options, not a lack of interest.