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Airports and Transportation

A CapMetro station downtown
City
Austin Transit Partnership unveils the first phase of Project Connect
The future of Austin’s light rails was announced Tuesday.
May 23, 2023 04:48 PM
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London Gibson
Someone rides their bicycle across the Butterfly Bridge near the Central Library.
City
How does Austin rank on roadway safety?
Austin’s portion of I-35 is one of the most dangerous roadways in the state.
May 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
A rendering showing street-level rail cars moving through downtown.
City
Creating connected communities with Austin Transit Partnership’s Peter Mullan
We spoke with Peter Mullan, chief of architecture and urban design at Austin Transit Partnership, to fill us in on the next steps for Austin’s light rail system.
May 18, 2023
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Laura Figi
The jet engine of a plane on an airfield.
Travel and Outdoors
Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations. Plus, keep an eye out for new routes.
May 10, 2023
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Anne Tate
A couple standing on the balcony at the Moody Center, with the Austin skyline in the background.
Real Estate
Envisioning Austin’s architectural future with Gensler Austin
We spoke with Kirsten Cessna and Todd Runkle, co-managing directors of the architecture firm behind some of Austin’s most iconic buildings.
May 3, 2023
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London Gibson
A crowd of people wait in line at Checkpoint 1 at the Austin airport.
Airports and Transportation
Austin airport launches new service for people with non-visible disabilities.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program is already in effect at 90+ airports in North America.
April 11, 2023
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London Gibson
A close-up of a charging station in South Austin.
Airports and Transportation
Everything you need to know about buying an electric vehicle in Austin
Here’s the 411 on infrastructure and rebates in the Capital City.
March 20, 2023
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London Gibson
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
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Emily Shea
A rendering of possible changes to I-35 and Riverside.
Government
Breaking down TxDOT’s I-35 expansion plans
Here’s what you need to know about the project in Central Austin.
February 20, 2023
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London Gibson
A rendering of the west Gate expansion
Travel and Outdoors
Austin airport reveals renderings for West Gate Expansion
Learn more about the airport’s upcoming expansions.
February 14, 2023
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London Gibson
The Pennybacker Bridge as seen from an overlook
Airports and Transportation
How Austin traffic compares to other US cities
How bad is Austin’s traffic, exactly?
January 11, 2023
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London Gibson
A plan flying over Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Travel and Outdoors
All you need to know about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple
November 1, 2022
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Laura Figi
A plane flying over Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at dusk.
Travel and Outdoors
Fly away on one of these direct flights out of Austin
Never deal with a layover again
September 12, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Airports and Transportation
Going green: A peek at the 5 most popular EVs on Austin streets
Electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicle sales are on the rise nationwide—since 2014, Texans have driven 76.9% more and had the seventh-highest increase of EVs in the U.S.
July 8, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
Austin airport secures $15 million for terminal expansion
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is getting $15 million to help advance the much-needed airport expansion.
July 7, 2022
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Laura Figi
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