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Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Approved

Austin Light Rail Phase 1, part of Project Connect, gets the green light.

Austin Light Rail | Transforming Urban Mobility in Austin by UNS
Austin Light Rail | Transforming Urban Mobility in Austin by UNSRendering courtesy UNS

Austin Light Rail Phase 1, part of Project Connect, is approved. Spearheaded by the Austin Transit Partnership, it aims to enhance public transit across multiple areas. Completion is set for December 31, 2033.

Project Connect recommendation revealed: Light-rail would stretch ...
Project Connect recommendation revealed: Light-rail would stretch ...Image via KUT 90.5

This initiative improves city connectivity, offering efficient, sustainable transit options. Specific design elements and station locations remain undisclosed, but the project marks a significant step in Austin's transit infrastructure and mixed-use development growth.

Austin Light Rail Phase 1 - STV
Austin Light Rail Phase 1 - STVImage via STV
Completion
2033

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