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Capital Metro's proposal to expand its system throughout Austin, Project Connect, would include three rail lines that converge in a downtown tunnel. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:17 PM Jul 27, 2020 CDT
Austin moves forward with phased-in Project Connect plan, including $300 million to prevent displacement
A Red Line MetroRail train moves through the Crestview station on July 22. Capital Metro and the City of Austin are deciding on a framework to send to voters to raise funding for the public transit agency's Project Connect plan. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:00 PM Jul 22, 2020 CDT
Austin to consider lower initial property tax impact for $10B Project Connect plan
A poll conducted by Sherry Matthews Group found that most respondents believe Austin needs to catch up to other large U.S. cities by improving its public transportation. (Design by Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:56 PM Jun 10, 2020 CDT
Austin's public transportation plan goes from vision to action with milestone vote
Renderings show plans for a transit station as part of Capital Metro's Project Connect. (Rendering courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
5:47 PM May 22, 2020 CDT
Changes to Project Connect plan add $60 million to local cost estimate
Renderings released by Capital Metro in March show a concept for a regional transportation center. (Rendering courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
6:29 PM May 7, 2020 CDT
Capital Metro adjusts regional public transit plan, adds rail between ACC Highland and downtown Austin
Capital Metro is proposing new public transit options, including rail in dedicated transit-only lanes that are separated from traffic. (Rendering courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
12:00 AM Mar 6, 2020 CST
Capital Metro unveils new details of plan to overhaul public transit, including rail through downtown Austin
Commuters arrive at downtown Austin's lone light rail stop. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
11:21 AM Jan 15, 2020 CST
With unveiling of 'transformational' transit proposal, support for urban rail grows among Austin leaders
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Construction crews install sewer line along RM 2222 in May. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)
Austin
12:30 PM
Project Connect moves toward final vote and 3 other Northwest Austin transportation projects to know
Options in the Project Connect plan include adding light rail as well as expanding MetroRail, the commuter rail line in the region. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:15 PM
Voters could decide in November how to fund an estimated $2.9B-$7.2B needed to expand transit in Austin area
Project Connect proposes to expand MetroRapid throughout Austin.
Austin Metro
12:12 AM
Total Project Connect costs could range from $4.7B-$9.8B for expanding transit in Austin area
The Capital Metro board of directors met March 25.
Austin Metro
4:41 PM
Capital Metro approves contract for Orange Line preliminary engineering work
Williamson County Commissioners Court meets Tuesdays for its regular meeting.
Austin Metro
11:51 AM
5 things you missed from Williamson County Commissioners Court this month
Williamson County Commissioners Court meets Tuesdays for its regular meeting.
Austin Metro
3:59 PM
Williamson County: No pipeline to be built through Berry Springs Park
Capital Metro will study different modes of transit such as bus-rapid transit on corridors throughout the region, including on North Lamar Boulevard.
Austin Metro
6:06 PM
Project Connect vision map for regional transit in Central Texas moves forward
The 2018 primaries will be held March 6.
Austin Metro
7:48 AM
UPDATE: Here is who is running for office in 2018 in the areas covering Hays, Comal and Guadalupe counties
Houston Metro
12:00 AM
District assists homeless students