TRANSPORTATION
Williamson county
Williamson County sells road, park bonds at lowest rate since 1956
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Speed limit to be reduced on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Leander
The first two Proterra electric buses arrived in Austin, and Capital Metro will roll them out in late January. (Courtesy Capital Metro)
Capital Metro starts electrifying its transit fleet; first 2 electric buses go into service Jan. 26
Local officials spoke at a Jan. 14 panel to discuss regional transit solutions to roadway congestion along roadways such as RM 2222 in Northwest Austin. (Courtesy TxDOT)
On the heels of Capital Metro’s Austin referendum discussion, local leaders talk transit solutions in northwest Travis County
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)
Voters could decide in November how to fund an estimated $2.9B-$7.2B needed to expand transit in Austin area
Commissioner Cynthia Long has represented Williamson County on the 21-person CAMPO transportation policy board since 2007. (Courtesy Williamson County)
Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long named chair of regional transportation planning agency
The primary election for Williamson County officers will be held March 3, and the general election for county officers will be held Nov. 3. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper).
Williamson County commissioners start year with position appointments to boards, emergency services districts
Saturday service between Austin and Leander resumes Jan. 11. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
Saturday MetroRail service between Austin and Leander resumes Jan. 11
The proposal to build a trail adjacent to the MetroRail line was first pitched around 2000. The city of Austin's 2016 and 2018 bonds are contributing $5 million toward designing a section of the trail in North Austin near the Kramer Station. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
TIMELINE: Plans for a continuous Red Line Trail between Austin and Leander gain momentum
The Mobility Authority operates several toll roads in Central Texas, including Toll 183A in Cedar Park. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
Rates increase Jan. 1 on Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority toll roads
The Bell Boulevard realignment project will relocate the stretch of Bell Boulevard between Buttercup Creek Boulevard and Cedar Park Drive to the alignment of Old Highway 183. (Marisa Charpentier/Community Impact Newspaper)
7 transportation updates for Cedar Park, Leander for December 2019
In 2013, a nearly 1-mile segment of the Red Line Trail opened in North Central Austin between the Crestview and Highland rail stations. (Peter McCrady/Community Impact Newspaper)
Capital Metro, city of Austin to partner with nonprofit to explore creating a Red Line rail trail plan
The Bell Boulevard realignment project will relocate the stretch of Bell Boulevard between Buttercup Creek Boulevard and Cedar Park Drive to the alignment of Old Highway 183. (Marisa Charpentier/Community Impact Newspaper)
Cedar Park moves forward with Bell Boulevard realignment utility relocation
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Toll rate increases stir up debate at Central Texas mobility agency
Project Connect proposes to expand MetroRapid throughout Austin.
Total Project Connect costs could range from $4.7B-$9.8B for expanding transit in Austin area