/tags/light-rail Light Rail en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2025-03-11/austin-tx-light-rail-system-project-connect-capital-metro-bus The city's first modern light-rail system would run in dedicated lanes on city streets with priority at traffic signals. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2025-03-11/austin-tx-light-rail-system-project-connect-capital-metro-bus Nathan Bernier /transportation/2025-02-13/atp-light-rail-austin-tx-displaced-businesses More than 60 homes and businesses could be demolished during the massive public transit expansion. As KUT worked to confirm the locations, many business owners and property managers learned about the plans for the first time. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:03:00 GMT /transportation/2025-02-13/atp-light-rail-austin-tx-displaced-businesses Nathan Bernier /transportation/2025-01-10/austin-tx-light-rail-maps-station-locations After years of waiting, a clearer picture of the largest transit project in Austin history is taking shape in a 16,000-page government document. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:42:27 GMT /transportation/2025-01-10/austin-tx-light-rail-maps-station-locations Nathan Bernier /transportation/2024-10-29/capmetro-to-build-second-set-of-train-tracks-in-east-austin The $32 million double-tracking project includes new sidewalks, bike paths, safety equipment, train crossings and changes to East Fifth Street. But the improvements won't be fully installed till 2028. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:05:00 GMT /transportation/2024-10-29/capmetro-to-build-second-set-of-train-tracks-in-east-austin Nathan Bernier /transportation/2024-06-14/austin-transit-partnership-project-connect-bond-validation-lawsuit-paxton A crucial legal battle over funding for Project Connect kicks off Monday, but is expected to be stalled by a dispute over whether the case can even be heard. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:23:33 GMT /transportation/2024-06-14/austin-transit-partnership-project-connect-bond-validation-lawsuit-paxton Nathan Bernier /transportation/2024-04-24/legal-showdown-threatens-to-end-austins-light-rail-plans Attorneys clashed in the courtroom over the Austin Transit Partnership's authority to issue bonds for the city’s multibillion-dollar light-rail project. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:15:04 GMT /transportation/2024-04-24/legal-showdown-threatens-to-end-austins-light-rail-plans Nathan Bernier /transportation/2024-03-19/austin-transit-partnership-project-connect-property-tax-rate-lawsuit Paxton is trying to block the Austin Transit Partnership from borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars needed to build out the system. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2024-03-19/austin-transit-partnership-project-connect-property-tax-rate-lawsuit Nathan Bernier /transportation/2024-02-26/capmetro-misspoke-and-now-says-north-austin-quiet-zones-wont-be-ready-until-april The transit agency is also apologizing for sloppy service during the first Austin FC home game of the season. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:39:27 GMT /transportation/2024-02-26/capmetro-misspoke-and-now-says-north-austin-quiet-zones-wont-be-ready-until-april Nathan Bernier /transportation/2024-02-07/dirty-martins-would-be-spared-under-new-concept-for-light-rail The early plan to reroute bus and bike lanes down neighboring streets could spare five businesses from the bulldozer. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:29:45 GMT /transportation/2024-02-07/dirty-martins-would-be-spared-under-new-concept-for-light-rail Nathan Bernier /transportation/2024-02-01/fresh-details-on-austins-light-rail-plans-emerge-as-officials-chase-federal-cash Train stations could be added, merged or deleted. A pedestrian path down the middle of Riverside Drive is possible. There are two considerations for a new bridge over Lady Bird Lake. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:39:06 GMT /transportation/2024-02-01/fresh-details-on-austins-light-rail-plans-emerge-as-officials-chase-federal-cash Nathan Bernier