Red Line Parkway Initiative

Supporting the 36-mile trail and linear park connecting from Downtown Austin to Cedar Park to Leander

[Red Line Parkway Initiative @RedLineParkway]

As this chapter closes, we welcome further public & private investments to make them a reality. We have until 2032 to raise the funding for the Phase II (lids) to stay on timeline. Whatever is not funded by then is still "future-proofed" and can be pursued at a later date.
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One year ago this month, the City of Austin committed to an initial $104MM investment in caps and stitches over I-35. The stitches will create welcoming avenues that shield Austinites as they pass over the toxic, heavy-industry impacts of the new 20+ lane urban highway.
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Last week, Austin City Council approved funding to begin construction of the I-35 caps and stitches proposal that includes both crossings of the Red Line Parkway. Learn more: https://t.co/fuUFiOocDH

(image from Our Future 35)

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The caps will increase private investment in Austin by recovering valuable real estate for local use that would otherwise be lost to the international highway lanes below. Today, Mayor Watson has put to rest a reopened debate about the commitment our city had already made.
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Our region can have a connected network of greenways as our peers cities do--this requires an ongoing community effort, funded by residents who care about their city.

Join us this week to learn more, meet fellow supporters, and to donate to bring the Red Line Parkway to reality.

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Join us next Tue 5/26 and Wed 5/27 for Neighborhood Fundraisers supporting the Red Line Parkway Initiative!

Tuesday in Allandale: https://t.co/dkf2a4KiNT

Wednesday in North Austin: https://t.co/h5CWQDtbsz

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Join us next Tue 5/26 and Wed 5/27 for Neighborhood Fundraisers supporting the Red Line Parkway Initiative!

Tuesday in Allandale: https://t.co/dkf2a4KiNT

Wednesday in North Austin: https://t.co/h5CWQDtbsz

[ElVerdeRican @ElVerdeRican]

I think the larger caps in downtown would have massive positive change to the city but my issue is that they plan to only do parks which are really just financial liabilities to the city and while they are nice to have, don't know if that's the best place to have them.

I would instead restitch the urban fabric by creating a row of smaller party-wall connected two story buildings all along the east-west length of some of the caps. These buildings would have commercial in the bottom and small scale residential. The units could be constructed by the private sector on a very long term lease and the city passes along the maintenance cost of the caps to the company leasing the land.

The issue is not if the cap is a good idea, the issue is if the cap's cost outweight all the good it can do. If we can still restitch the east and west urban fabric while creating an environment that actually generated the revenue needed to build/maintain the caps, it could be worth the investment.

This is what was done in Columbus, OH a project called The Cap at Union Station Columbus.

[Greg Anderson @WalkableAustin]

appreciate @CMChitoVela @RyanAlter @NatashaD1atx @joseforatx and @CMZoQadri for refusing to water this down

[CapMetro @CapMetroATX]

Progress along the North Burnet/Uptown Rail Station 🚆

-Two double-length platforms
-Over a half mile of double tracking
-Pedestrian and Bike pathways to support access

Currently on track to open in 2027!

Learn more: https://t.co/8MQQ0FJjs6

[CapMetro @CapMetroATX]

🔔 New Fareboxes are coming in June 🔔

Starting June 1, new fareboxes will be installed on CapMetro buses. Paper passes (including day passes) will no longer be accepted.

Here's what to do:
✅ Use all remaining day passes before June 1
✅ Exchange unused, unvalidated passes at the Transit Store for a Reloadable Fare Card or Umo credit of equal value before Dec 31, 2026
✅ All boarding will be at the front of the bus only

You can still pay per ride with cash, or tap to pay with your bank card, phone, or smartwatch for fare capping. The Umo app and Reloadable Fare Card also offer daily and monthly fare capping.

Questions? Get all the details at: https://t.co/2fUfITph7G

[FOX 4 NEWS @FOX4]

Halperin Park, a five-acre deck park built over I-35, opens this weekend near the Dallas Zoo with a treehouse-themed playground, community event spaces, water features, and more. https://t.co/z8Ohpa3nsz

[Nathan Bernier @KUTnathan]

CAMPO’s executive director Ashby Johnson is retiring effective June 30. Here’s the press release that just went out.

[CapMetro @CapMetroATX]

Bike to Work Day is May 15! 🚲

CapMetro is making it easy to ride by offering free Bikeshare day passes so you can bike to work, enjoy a meet-up with some friends and get home with ease.

➡️ Use this code on May 15: B2WD26

Have your own bike? Every bus and train has bike racks available for your multimodal commute!

[Red Line Parkway Initiative @RedLineParkway]

We are expanding our Board of Directors and inviting members of our community to express interest in helping guide the next phase of the Parkway’s growth. We are accepting board interest submissions through Sunday, April 19th.
Learn more: https://t.co/mirZy30Bmk

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We thank the 57 donors who gave $6501 for #AmplifyAustinDay this year! You blew it out of the park, well exceeding our $5280 goal.

Your support set us up well for this spring as we initiate the Community Vision Plan and our Wayfinding Signage Upgrade.

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A big thanks to those who have donated so far this Amplify Austin! Individual donors provide us with the flexibility to keep our work going.

Help us extend the joyful experience pictured below across our region from Downtown Austin to Leander. Donate now: https://t.co/v9Q71gPyzZ

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Ongoing donations from individuals is key to our success.

What is their 'why'?
• Supporting our region, our city, our neighborhoods
• Local climate action
• Economic sustainability
• Parks and public space
• Safety
• And more

Learn more and donate: https://t.co/oHWLIXkpJJ

[Transit Forward @transit_forward]

🚨 BIG NEWS FOR AUSTIN 🚨

The federal government has officially given Project Connect Light Rail the green light to move forward.
This decision confirms that the project has cleared a major federal review and can now continue toward construction with federal partnership.

This is a huge step in building better transit for our growing city. This moment is the result of years of community work, planning, and persistence from people who believe Austin deserves more transit options.

🚊 More access
 🏙️ More opportunity
 🌱 A more connected Austin

[Red Line Parkway Initiative @RedLineParkway]

We know you receive a lot of donation requests this time of year, so we want to make this one worth your while. We're sharing some snapshots of the Red Line Parkway you may not have seen before.

Have a look, and be inspired to make a special donation!
https://t.co/LbGnAGB2wC

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Before the year comes to a close, don't forget to put a bow on your support for the Red Line Parkway!

Please make a special donation to the Red Line Parkway at whatever amount is meaningful to you.
https://t.co/XVxNU6Lhs9

No donation is too small.

[Red Line Parkway Initiative @RedLineParkway]

Thanks to our GivingTuesday donors listed below, we raised $5,621.00 for the Red Line Parkway!

If you see someone on the list whom you know, send them a thank-you for supporting a cause that you care about.

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