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Dozens of Austin businesses line the planned Austin Light Rail route, with funding annually reserved to assist those impacted by future displacement. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Austin light rail planning advances; dozens of businesses may be affected along route

By Haley McLeod

Austin Transit Partnership approved a $203 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 to advance the Austin Light Rail project, including funding for design, property acquisition and anti-displacement programs.

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