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What Project Connect and CapMetro Actually Mean for Northwest Austin Commutes

What Project Connect and CapMetro Actually Mean for Northwest Austin Commutes

James Brinkman
Published on: 15/09/2026

Austin's light rail does not reach the Northwest Austin core. What Project Connect and CapMetro actually change for 78750, 78759, and 78726: the Red Line at Lakeline and Howard, coming Red Line upgrades, and why not to overpay for transit.

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