Austin to explore new safety improvements to Rainey Street district

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin city leaders are working toward creating an interim pedestrian safety plan for the Rainey Street Historic District, following council action taken Thursday.Austin City Council approved the resolution directing Interim City Manager Jesús Garza to "explore the capacity for Park Rangers to patrol and have EMS stationed at the Rainey Street Trailhead." Following council action Thursday, Garza is expected to present an initial report to the body by April 20. RELATED: We