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CapMetro Red Line
Coverage of CapMetro Red Line in the Nexus archive.
- TribCast: Can Austin’s Project Connect get back on track?
The article discusses the status of Austin’s Project Connect, questioning whether it can regain momentum. A scene from the South by Southwest festival in 2026 shows a biker near the CapMetro Red Line train at Downtown Station.
- Bigger price tag, smaller footprint: How Austin’s Project Connect went off the rails
Austin's Project Connect transit expansion faced challenges with rising costs and reduced scope. The article examines how the ambitious public transportation project experienced budget increases while scaling back its planned footprint.