TRANSPORTATION
A $4.3 billion project to improve I-35 through Central Austin will include a $600 million piece that will be provided by deferring other projects in the area. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)
Local political leaders look to free up $600 million for I-35 by potentially waiting on local projects such as Loop 360, RM 620, US 79 and Parmer Lane
The city of Austin will begin construction on several intersection improvements near the North Lamar Transit Center, pictured here, in North Austin. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lane closures may occur as construction continues on North Lamar pedestrian improvements
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett said $104 million will be coming from Washington, D.C., to Austin for public transportation. (Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Federal dollars could help soften impact of ridership declines for Capital Metro, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
The 8-mile stretch of I-35 through Central Austin may be getting its first significant upgrade in nearly 50 years. (Courtesy Jeremy Lohr)
5 transportation projects and stories you need to know in Northwest Austin
Capital Metro station
All Capital Metro fares will be free throughout April
Northern Walnut Creek Trail
First section of Northern Walnut Creek Trail now complete after decade-long stretch of work
A Capital Metro bus drives through downtown Austin. On March 18, the public transit agency will begin running reduced service on limited routes. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Capital Metro announces service reductions, braces for financial hit
The Texas Department of Transportation on March 10 revealed new barriers to be installed along I-35 designed to deter pedestrians from attempting to cross the interstate highway. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)
TxDOT installing barriers along I-35 in North Austin to prevent pedestrian fatalities
From left: Brian Buchanan of HDR, Greg Canally of the city of Austin, Reinet Marneweck of Capital Metro and Jackie Nirenberg of Capital Metro give a presentation to Austin City Council and the Capital Metro Board of Directors on March 9 at Austin City Hall. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Plan for light rail, underground tunnel, other public transit options in Austin to cost $9.6B
Capital Metro is proposing new public transit options, including rail in dedicated transit-only lanes that are separated from traffic. (Rendering courtesy Capital Metro)
Capital Metro unveils new details of plan to overhaul public transit, including rail through downtown Austin
Burnet corridor open house
Austin planners pursuing aggressive timeline to complete Burnet Road at Braker Lane improvements in time for MLS kickoff
The first of three new flyovers between SH 130 and Toll 290 opened Jan. 11. (Courtesy Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority)
4 transportation updates to know in Northwest Austin
The Texas Transportation Commission will consider a plan Feb. 27 to add $4.3 billion to fund an I-35 improvement project through Central Austin. (Courtesy TxDOT)
TxDOT poised to secure $4.3B for I-35 improvements in Central Austin
For nearly a year and a half, Capital Metro has reported monthly ridership gains. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
Capital Metro reports ridership gains for 16 consecutive months, sees MetroRail numbers return to preconstruction figures
Mike Heiligenstein (left) takes the last vehicular trip on the Montopolis Bridge in East Austin in October 2018. Heiligenstein is stepping down from executive director of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, which closed the historic bridge as part of its US 183 South toll project. The bridge is being refurbished and will be used by bicyclists and pedestrians when it reopens. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
Head of Central Texas tolling agency resigning after 16 years of leadership