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New lanes are being constructed, connecting the express lanes of MoPac and US 183 North. (Matthew Brooks/Community Impact)

15 key transportation updates impacting the Austin area from 2025

By Haley McLeod

From expanded electric bus fleets to new toll lane projects and the city’s first transit police force, 2025 brought major shifts in Austin-area transportation that are reshaping how residents get around.

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The 183 North Mobility Project adds two new toll roads in both directions from from North Austin through Cedar Park, connecting to the 183A Toll. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
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The Project Connect light rail line will extend along East Riverside Drive and include a new pedestrian and cyclist path lined with shade trees and native plants. (Artistic rendering courtesy Austin Transit Partnership)
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The city of Austin has implemented several intersection safety improvements, including a left-turn pilot program intended to reduce pedestrian crashes. (Courtesy city of Austin)
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Austin's Transportation and Public Works Department is seeking public input on how the city's sidewalk curbs should best be utilized. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
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The Texas Department of Transportation has begun preliminary work on its I-35 overhaul stretching through downtown Austin. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
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Commuters at downtown Austin's Republic Square prepare to board buses traveling across the city. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
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