The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has revealed revised — and smaller — plans for a light rail network that will run through the center of the Live Music Capital of the World. The new plan calls for a 15-mile system with 18 stations, down from the original plan of a 28-mile system with 29 stations. The new plan also includes a number of changes to the route, including a new stop at the University of Texas at Austin and a new connection to the MetroRail Red Line.
The ATP says that the revised plan is more affordable and more realistic than the original plan. The cost of the new plan is estimated at $1.8 billion, down from the original cost of $3.5 billion. The ATP also says that the new plan will be completed sooner, with an opening date of 2027, compared to the original opening date of 2030.
The new light rail plan has been met with mixed reactions. Some people are excited about the new transit option, while others are concerned about the cost and the impact on traffic. The ATP says that the new light rail system will help to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. The ATP also says that the new light rail system will create jobs and boost the local economy.
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