Read below to learn what's happening along the Red Line Parkway!

Save the Date: State of the Parkway 2026

Our 6th annual State of the Parkway is Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, 11am-1:30pm. Save the date to celebrate, support, and learn the latest on the Red Line Parkway!

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This year’s speakers will include thought leaders and local leaders on trailside development and public space, plus an update on the Red Line Parkway and the upcoming Community Vision & Implementation Strategy. Stay tuned for more info on this year's program, including special guest speakers and registration.

We encourage your company to become a sponsor of this year's State of the Parkway. Learn more in our sponsorship packet, or contact us directly via email or 512-203-7626.

This Saturday: The Confluence Grand Opening

Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and the City of Austin celebrate the grand opening of Phase II: The Confluence this Saturday, June 6th, 10am-2pm in Downtown Austin. The Confluence is the latest addition to the Waterloo Greenway, connecting Lady Bird Lake to 4th St... and the Red Line Parkway! Learn more about The Confluence and the grand opening.

We'll be there to celebrate, too, thanks to Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. Stop by and say 'hi'—you can find us at 4th & Sabine. 

East 51st Street Project Open House: Saturday, June 13th

Learn about this long-awaited project on East 51st Street from Cameron Road to Berkman Drive. The project connects the Red Line Parkway to Mueller, Windsor Park, and University Hills, plus the Walnut Creek Trail near its confluence with Little Walnut Creek. Learn more at the project website.

The open house is Saturday, June 13th, 11am-1pm at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd.

The nationwide parks conference, Greater & Greener, is in Austin this month from June 13-16th. Red Line Parkway Initiative is excited to be hosting a (sold-out) tour of the Red Line Parkway for conference registrants!

If you are interested in attending some of the other conference sessions, and would like discounted registration as a conference volunteer, the organizers are interested in hearing from you! Volunteers who sign up for 8+ hours (spread over 2–3 days) are eligible for a discounted full conference day pass for just $100. Can’t commit to 8 hours? No worries—they are seeking all the help they can get! Sign up soon. This is open to the public and is a great opportunity for students pursuing a degree in a related field or anyone interested in parks, planning, landscape architecture, sustainability, urban infrastructure, and urban spaces!

More Parkway and Vicinity Updates

• I-35 Caps and Stitches: The Red Line Parkway is part of the larger compilation of I-35 Caps and Stitches projects to be built by TxDOT and funded by the City of Austin and the University of Texas at Austin. As the I-35 project is completed over the next several years, the Red Line Parkway will cross car-free at 4th St. and near Hancock Center. Last month, Mayor Kirk Watson proposed defunding both Red Line Parkway stiches and most of the other City of Austin funded caps and stitches. In concert with other community leaders, and with the support of a majority of council members, we were able to hold back the threat to the future of the Red Line Parkway. Thanks to those who spoke up!
• Saving the Southern Walnut Creek Trail: As part of routinely reviewing upcoming developments and city projects, we (again) discovered a conceptual proposal to build a highway where a portion of the Southern Walnut Creek Trail is. Though not part of the Red Line Parkway, this existing trail is a beloved respite from the built-up and car-oriented parts of our city. Thankfully, many people spoke up, and the developer was willingly ready to remove the concept highway.
• CapMetro Bikeshare Suspended Indefinitely: Despite the good news that CapMetro Bikeshare continues to expand its coverage area, the service is currently suspended until further notice due to a fire at their maintenance facility on May 23rd. We are hopeful that service can be restored soon!
• Huntland Drive and Highland Mall Boulevard Project Update: Thanks to those who spoke up based on our last project update. The Huntland Drive project is currently underway, and the Highland Mall Boulevard project will begin as funding allows. Learn more from the City of Austin.
• Airport Boulevard Shared-Use Path to 46th Street: The City of Austin recently completed a shared-use path along Airport Blvd., creating a continuous path from Lamar Blvd. to 46th St. This provides an important route for the Red Line Parkway, in concert with other helpful parallel options. The city continues to complete a continuous shared-use path that will connect all the way to the Colorado River. Learn more.

Recap: Bike To Work Day

We hosted a Bike To Work Day Fueling Station at Cosmic Saltillo on May 15th. A big thanks goes to our Board President, Jeff Thompson, who did the heavy lifting to set up the station, plus snapped the photo above of bike commuters who stopped by, including Executive Director Tom Wald on the left.

Recap: Neighborhood Fundraisers in Allandale and North Austin

Thanks to those who attended our Neighborhood Fundraisers last week in Allandale and North Austin. Friends and neighbors came out to learn more and support the Red Line Parkway. Pictured above is Board Secretary Brie Winnega Reamer speaking at the North Austin Neighborhood Fundraiser at Hopsquad Brewing Co.

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