Austin Transit Partnership briefs Tourism Commission on light rail route, timeline and rider projections

May 14, 2025

Austin Transit Partnership presented plans for a 9.8-mile, 15-station Phase 1 light-rail corridor and discussed expected benefits for visitors, connections to downtown destinations and a prioritized future airport extension. Commissioners asked about timing, ridership, parking and coordination with other projects.

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Austin Transit Partnership officials on May 14 briefed the Austin Tourism Commission on the agency’s plans for the city’s Phase 1 light rail project, the transit corridors it will serve and how the system could affect visitor access to downtown attractions.

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