University Hills NB & SB in Austin, TX

MetroRapid Expo BRT, filed with the state as University Hills NB & SB, is a completed new construction project located at 6501 1/2 Manor Road and 6404 1/2 Manor Road in Austin. The project, situated in the Pecan Springs-Springdale neighborhood of Travis County, involved sidewalk and bus stop improvements totaling 6,000 square feet. CapMetro is the owner of record, and the work was designed by Davcar.

The estimated cost for this infrastructure upgrade was $400,000, resulting in a computed cost of $67 per square foot. These figures place the project below the median estimated cost and cost per square foot for similar new construction filings in Travis County. While the financial metrics are modest, the scheduled build window of 1,065 days was longer than the county median of 304 days for comparable projects.

Construction began in September 2022, following the TDLR registration and plan review completion in November of the same year. The filing indicated a target completion date of August 2025. The project utilized public funds and involved public land, consistent with its status as a Federally funded roadway project. Jesus E Lardizabal served as the registered accessibility specialist for the work.

Project Status and Local Context

The final inspection passed in May 2026. TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. City of Austin permit records show two permits issued at this street address between May and June 2025, including an electrical permit to provide power for the CapMetro bus stop. Nearby businesses include S H Donuts, the Islamic Center of Greater Austin, and Alpha Church.

CapMetro has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,300,000, while Davcar has six other projects totaling $1,200,000 in the region. The surrounding area, ZIP 78723, has a population of about 37,000 and a median household income of $81,986 according to U.S. Census estimates. This project adds to the transit infrastructure in a community with an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied housing units.