Austin Is Redesigning Its Bus Network for Light Rail - Which Option Is Best?

This week we dive into Austin's Transit Plan 2035. As the city is moving forward with plans for a light rail system that will break ground in 2027, Cap Metro is beginning to plan how the existing bus network will interface with the light rail. This plan is large and would be impossible to cover in it's entirety in one video, so we picked a few of the busiest, and most interesting changes to dive in to. Let us know what you think! Did we miss anything? Do you have a suggestion for a future topic? Leave a comment below, or connect with us on social media. Links to Transit Plan 2035 and more below. Support The Show and get access to a members only discord channel, early access to episodes ad free, longer episodes, bonus content and more! We also have turned on YouTube memberships, and will post bonus/early content there as well.   / transittangents   Check out our Merch Store! https://transit-tangents-shop.fourthw... New episodes come out every Tuesday! Please consider subscribing, and also follow us on social media at the links below. You can also listen to us on your favorite podcast platforms! X:   / transittangent   Instagram:   / transittangent   TikTok:   / transittangen.  . Website: https://TransitTangents.com Follow Louis on X: https://x.com/louisd217 Follow Chris on X: https://x.com/ChrisJonesATX Links mentioned in this episode: Transit Plan 2035: https://www.capmetro.org/transit-plan... Project Connect Station by Station:    • Major Transit Expansions Coming To Austin ...   Texas Legislature Past Video:    • Public Transit Under Attack in Texas   Austin Using ONLY Public Transit:    • Austin Using ONLY Public Transit   Houston Using ONLY Public Transit:    • Houston Using ONLY Public Transit   00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Project Connect Updates 03:06 - What is Austin's Transit Plan 2035? 04:12 - Will Austin Rapid Routes Feed The Light Rail or Run Through? 11:49 - Changes to Route 20 (Airport to UT) 13:41 - New Route to the Airport! 15:23 - Changes in Southeast Austin (Route 300, 7, more) 19:15 - Changes to Route 30 21:45 - Final Thoughts on Transit Plan 2035 #austin #austintx #capmetro #transitplan2035 #bus #streetcar #lightrail #texas #urbanplanning #housing #yimby #cities #urbanism #america #publictransit #publictransportation #urbanmobility #podcast #transportation #transitorienteddevelopment #cityplanning