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$7,500 grant program to support businesses during I-35 construction

By Haley McLeod

As “transformative” work begins along I-35 in central Austin, a local transportation organization has announced a program providing financial assistance for impacted businesses.

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The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is currently undergoing public comment for proposed new toll lanes on an 8-mile stretch of south MoPac from Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane. (Community Impact staff)

Rates increase along 6 toll lanes across ...

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says runway closures are exceedingly rare. (Community Impact staff)

Austin Airport remains open amid winter conditions; ...

The downtown road project along San Jacinto Boulevard and Trinity Street added new bus-only and bike lanes to improve safety and efficiency in the area. (Courtesy Austin Transportation and Public Works Department)

Completed Central Austin road improvements expected to ...

A new fare payment system, proposed by CapMetro, would accept debit and credit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 2:55 PM | Jan 17, 2025 CST

CapMetro proposing new tap-to-pay fare system, announces new services

Published 4:00 PM | Jan 16, 2025 CST

Austin Energy to install hundreds of EV charging ports with $15M federal grant

Road closures are expected in north and central Austin beginning Jan. 18 surrounding the Austin International Half Marathon. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 2:53 PM | Jan 16, 2025 CST

Traffic alert: Road closures set for 2 events over MLK weekend in Austin

Austin Transit Partnership released new details Jan. 10 regarding plans for a light rail system in Austin. (Artist conceptual visualization courtesy Austin Transit Partnership)

Published 6:09 PM | Jan 10, 2025 CST

New design plans released for Austin’s light rail project, Project Connect

Amenities could be brought to 11th and 12th street through the cap and stitch initiative, a plan to create public spaces over I-35. (Rendering courtesy Austin Transportation and Public Works Department)

Published 5:25 PM | Jan 9, 2025 CST

Costs soar for public spaces across I-35

A stretch of Slaughter Lane in south Austin will be expanded to a six-lane roadway from MoPac to Brodie Lane. (Courtesy city of Austin Transportation and Public Works)

Published 12:44 PM | Jan 6, 2025 CST

Road work to begin on Slaughter Lane in south Austin

Published 3:00 PM | Jan 2, 2025 CST

Austinites invited to hear light rail updates; Project Connect legal proceedings continue

Crews will begin work on lighting improvements at 14 intersections across Austin. (Courtesy city of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department)

Published 9:51 AM | Jan 2, 2025 CST

14 Austin intersections to see improved lighting

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority brought plans for proposed new toll lanes along south MoPac to the public for review through the end of 2024 (Courtesy Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority)

Published 11:33 AM | Dec 23, 2024 CST

Catch up on the top 16 transportation updates in Austin, around the metro from 2024

Throughout 2024, the Austin airport has seen several milestones in progress towards its expansion project, which includes plans for a new concourse and approximately 20 additional gates. (Courtesy Dave Wilson)

Published 11:35 AM | Dec 20, 2024 CST