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Austin City Council moves closer to adding 2 new MetroRail stations

The new stops would include the Broadmoor Rail Station by The Domain and the McKalla Place Rail Station at McKalla Place soccer stadium.

AUSTIN, Texas — Editors note: The attached video is from a related story on the temporary Downtown Station.

On Thursday, the Austin City Council unanimously approved two resolutions aiming to improve transportation in and around the growing Domain in North Austin.

One resolution seeks to continue working on two new MetroRail stops along the Red Line in North Austin.

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The new stops would include the Broadmoor Rail Station by The Domain and the nearby McKalla Place Rail Station at McKalla Place soccer stadium. City staff were directed to work with CapMetro in exploring financing tools.

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The other resolution directs city staff to explore a partnership with the Red Line Parkway Initiative, a nonprofit organization that aims to enhance and develop the Red Line Trail and Parkway.

Council Member Leslie Pool said the passing of the resolutions shows a strong commitment to achieving Austin's climate protection goals.

"We know from a 2018 environmental report that single-occupancy vehicles produce 36% of Austin's greenhouse gas emissions," said Pool. "I’m proud that this Council demonstrated its strong commitment to achieving our climate protection goals."

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