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transportation2 years ago

Austin Leaders Celebrate 'Defining Moment' in Mass Transit Development at AURA's Transit Forward Event

Austin leaders and transit advocates gathered to reflect on the progress of the Project Connect light rail program, which was approved by voters in November 2020. Despite facing challenges, such as a failed ballot initiative in 2000 and attempts to derail the project in the Texas Legislature, leaders remain committed to expanding mass transit options in Austin. They emphasized the importance of addressing environmental concerns, improving mobility, and creating a more equitable and sustainable future for the city. Federal funding is being pursued for the project, with approximately 50% of the funding expected to come from federal sources.

via KXAN.com|
#austin#federal-funding#light-rail
transportation2 years ago

Austin's $7.1B light rail plan recommendation unveiled by Transit Partnership.

The Austin Transit Partnership has unveiled the first phase of Project Connect, which includes 9.8 miles of new light rail line in Austin stretching from 38th Street through downtown. The rail line will include an on-street train starting at 38th Street, traveling down Guadalupe Street and turning on Third Street before crossing Lady Bird Lake at Trinity Street. The construction cost is expected to range between $4.5 billion and $4.8 billion, made up of a mix of local and federal dollars. The project is expected to offer better connectivity throughout the city and will help make investments in access to affordable housing and workforce opportunities.

via Austin American-Statesman|
#affordable-housing#austin#light-rail
transportation2 years ago

Austin's Project Connect unveils recommended 10-mile street level light rail plan.

The Austin Transit Partnership has recommended a 9.8-mile, on-street light-rail system as the first phase of a grander vision for the city's transit expansion, which would move 30,000 people per day. The revised map provides less than half the distance and a reduced estimated ridership compared to the 2020 vision. The plan includes two priority extensions that could get built immediately if there's enough money left over in the $5 billion budget or if new cash becomes available. The details of the plan will be debated in the coming weeks by the Austin City Council, Capital Metro's board of directors, and the ATP board.

via KUT|
#austin#light-rail#project-connect
transportation2 years ago

Austin Transit Partnership recommends 10-mile street-level light rail plan.

The Austin Transit Partnership has recommended a 9.8-mile light rail route for Austin's Project Connect mass transit system, running from 38th Street down south to Oltorf Street and southeast to Yellow Jacket Lane, with 15 stations and an estimated ridership of 29,000 people per day. The recommended route's cost is between $4.5 billion and $4.8 billion, with possible Phase 1 buildout points to Crestview in the north and the airport to the southeast. The recommendation awaits approval by the City of Austin and CapMetro leadership at a June 6 meeting with ATP.

via KXAN.com|
#atp#austin#light-rail
transportation2 years ago

"Project Connect Reveals 5 Scaled-Down Light Rail Designs for Austin Transit"

Austin residents are being presented with five scaled-down proposals for Project Connect's mass transit system, which includes the creation of a light rail system. The options primarily include street-level light rail services with operations extending from north Central Austin down through the southeast. The estimated costs of the five options are around $5 billion, and ATP officials will narrow down and select a final version to move forward after community feedback. The final selection will be incorporated into Project Connect's environmental impact statement draft, which requires approval from the Federal Transit Administration.

via KXAN.com|
#austin#light-rail#mass-transit