We mark the launch of DART’s Silver Line with a first-hand ride, a look at the trains and stations, and frank talk about service levels, airport access, and what success would look like. Local leaders and advocates weigh in on ridership, TOD, and how policy shaped the project’s path. • Why the Silver Line matters for regional mobility • Route overview and service span • Airport access and frequency trade-offs • Opening day impressions and rider experience • Planni...
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We mark the launch of DART’s Silver Line with a first-hand ride, a look at the trains and stations, and frank talk about service levels, airport access, and what success would look like. Local leaders and advocates weigh in on ridership, TOD, and how policy shaped the project’s path. • Why the Silver Line matters for regional mobility • Route overview and service span • Airport access and frequency trade-offs • Opening day impressions and rider experience • Planni...
Redesigning Austin's Transit: Preparing for Light Rail
Transit Tangents
25 minutes
2 months ago
Redesigning Austin's Transit: Preparing for Light Rail
Austin's transit agency CapMetro is preparing to adjust its bus network to integrate with the upcoming light rail system, creating connections between buses and trains while maintaining efficient service across the city. • Project Connect light rail construction will begin in 2027 after surviving legislative challenges • Three contractors qualified for final engineering and construction with selection coming in early 2026 • Three options proposed for busiest routes (801/803): continue alongs...
Transit Tangents
We mark the launch of DART’s Silver Line with a first-hand ride, a look at the trains and stations, and frank talk about service levels, airport access, and what success would look like. Local leaders and advocates weigh in on ridership, TOD, and how policy shaped the project’s path. • Why the Silver Line matters for regional mobility • Route overview and service span • Airport access and frequency trade-offs • Opening day impressions and rider experience • Planni...
