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CapMetro grants 50‑year rail license to Travis County for multi‑use Greenway trail
Summary
The board approved a 50‑year (with automatic 50‑year renewals) rail right‑of‑way license with Travis County to construct and maintain a 15‑foot concrete multi‑use trail beneath CapMetro’s rail right of way adjacent to Gilliland Creek; CapMetro will waive annual license fees as part of the partnership.
CapMetro’s board approved a resolution authorizing the president and CEO to execute a rail right-of-way license with Travis County for the Travis County Greenway project. The agreement permits construction and maintenance of a 15‑foot concrete multi‑use trail beneath CapMetro’s rail right of way adjacent to Gilliland Creek between Milepost 43.3 and Milepost 43.5, with an initial 50‑year term and automatic 50‑year renewals unless terminated.
Ken Carrey, CapMetro’s vice president of construction and facilities, said the county has incorporated safety measures into its design after field coordination, that CapMetro currently runs freight in the eastern subdivision where the trail will be placed and that rail operations could eventually include commuter rail. As part of the partnership the board agreed to waive any and all annual license fees for the term of the agreement, citing the trail as a critical mobility option for the community.
Board member Harris moved and Board member Veil seconded the measure. With no further discussion the board approved the license by unanimous voice vote.
What the agreement does and does not do: The license grants county access to construct and maintain the trail and waives license fees; any operational changes to rail service and future commuter-rail plans remain separate matters for CapMetro and partners. Staff said they will continue coordinating safety and design details with Travis County.
