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Austin Light Rail: Austinites get closer look at project
Austinites get closer look at light rail
The new light rail system is on track to start construction in Austin in 2027. It is part of the project connect transit plan.
AUSTIN, Texas – The new light rail system is on track to start construction in Austin in 2027. It is part of the project connect transit plan.
On Thursday, residents were able to get a look at images of the light rail stops across the nearly 10-mile stretch.
Austin Light Rail: New images, renderings provide insight into project
What is the Austin Light Rail?
Update on Austin’s Light Rail project
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) released new renderings and a draft environmental impact statement highlighting the impact the Light Rail will have on traffic, property, acquisitions, air quality, and the environment.
What we know:
According to ATP, the Light Rail System will service an estimated 28,000 riders on a weekday.
A draft environmental impact statement highlighting the impact the light rail will have on traffic, property, acquisitions, air quality, and the environment was made available for residents to view.
“We have a lot of new information to show. We’ve been working diligently over the past year and a half since we last had public meetings in February 2024. We’re here to show how we have worked that into the design and the analysis that is underway,” says ATP spokesperson Jennifer Pyne.
The Austin Transit Partnership set up a display that gives block-by-block visuals of the light rail system and the 15 stops along the 9.8-mile stretch.
“We are proposing a very reliable, frequent service that runs through the center of Austin to UT out East Riverside, down South Congress. The light rail project will include the introduction of light rail in the street, but also looking at how bikeways and sidewalks and trees would all fit into the streetscape as well,” says Pyne.
Local perspective:
The open house gave residents the opportunity to weigh in on the city’s decision to add the transit system that was approved by voters in 2020.
“I did not, although a lot of people I know did and that was to happen, but the current proposal is almost identical to the one that was rejected by the voters in 2014. I don’t really like the idea. I think, you know, the project is so expensive, and it will serve so few people that it’s really not worth that kind of investment,” says Austin resident Larry Acres.
“For the most part, I really like it. But there are still concerns about safety, about noise, about vibration and stuff like that. Austin is such a great area. Light rail would be fabulous. I just want to make sure we don’t rush into it,” says Austin resident Mary Fealkoff.
What’s next:
The feedback from the meeting will be used to add to the environmental impact statement for the project to receive federal funding.
The Source: Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin’s Tan Radford
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2026 Pro Swim Series Kicks Off in Austin – Austin Today
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The 2026 Pro Swim Series, the first leg of the prestigious swimming competition, is set to begin tomorrow in Austin, Texas. This four-day event will showcase some of the fastest swimmers in the world as they compete in a variety of events, including new semifinal structures and updated prize money. Fans can look forward to comprehensive previews, live results, and multiple ways to watch the action unfold.
Why it matters
The Pro Swim Series is a critical stop on the road to the 2026 Olympics, with swimmers looking to qualify for national teams and secure valuable ranking points. The Austin event will also feature new event formats and prize money structures that could impact the competitive landscape and strategies of the top athletes.
The details
The 2026 Pro Swim Series in Austin will run from January 14-17, with preliminary sessions starting at 9:00 a.m. local time and finals kicking off at 6:00 p.m. local time. All sessions will be streamed live on the USA Swimming Network, and the finals on January 15 and 16 will also be aired on Peacock. The event schedule includes a variety of individual events, with the women’s and men’s 1500m freestyle, 800m freestyle, and 400m individual medley being the highlight distance races.
- The competition will begin on Wednesday, January 14 and run through Saturday, January 17.
- Preliminary sessions will start at 9:00 a.m. local time (CT) each day, with finals beginning at 6:00 p.m. local time.
The players
USA Swimming
The national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, responsible for organizing the Pro Swim Series.
Peacock
The streaming platform that will air the finals sessions on January 15 and 16.
SwimSwam
A leading swimming news and media outlet that has provided comprehensive previews and analysis of the 2026 Pro Swim Series event in Austin.
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What’s next
Fans can look forward to additional previews and analysis from leading swimming media outlets in the days leading up to the event, as well as live results and coverage throughout the four-day competition.
The takeaway
The 2026 Pro Swim Series in Austin promises to be an exciting showcase of the sport’s top talent, with new event formats and prize money structures adding an extra layer of intrigue. Swimming fans won’t want to miss this must-watch competition as athletes vie for Olympic qualification and national team spots.
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