From the front-runner plans to the also-rans, here's what light rail could be in Austin.
On-Street: North Lamar to Pleasant Valley
This option stole the show for a number of attendees at the March 21 open house. The line would carry almost 40,000 average daily riders – the most of any option and around the same as the Red Line'sridership. It appeared to score highest in each of the four characteristics evaluated by ATP: mobility & customer experience, access to opportunities, environmental benefits, and land use & housing.
This offers the same river crossing options as Option 2 but would split into two lines after crossing. This option also lists flex segments that could extend to 45th Street at the north end and St. Edwards Drive at the south end. What are flex segments? Depending on where the line crosses the river, these are sections that we might have the budget for but can't guarantee, an ATP spokesperson said.
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