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MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB in Austin, TX
711 1/2 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, 78701
MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB is a new construction project at 711 1/2 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Sep 2026). The project has an estimated value of $200K across about 3,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $200K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $67/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 10mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
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30 days after the preceding date shown.
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670 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
286 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
138 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB
MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB is a new construction effort located at 711 1/2 San Jacinto Blvd in Austin, Texas. The project focuses on sidewalk and bus stop improvements within the Sixth Street Historic District. The total estimated cost for this work is $200,000, covering a scope of 3,000 sq ft. This places the project at $67 per square foot, a figure below the Travis County median of $125 per square foot for similar new construction filings.
CapMetro is the owner of record for this infrastructure upgrade. Davcar serves as the design firm of record. Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involves public funds and is situated on public land. It is one of several similar bus stop improvements managed by CapMetro in the region, including projects on Waterloo, Village Square, and Cesar Chavez streets.
Timeline and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2023. Plan review was completed in the same month. Construction began in October 2023 according to the filing. The scheduled completion date was August 2025. 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.
The scheduled build window for this project was 670 days. This duration is longer than the county median of 304 days for new construction projects in Travis County. The estimated cost is in the bottom quarter of the median range for the county. The area surrounding the site includes several major hotels and the Paramount Theatre. The ZIP code 78701 has a median household income of $154,867 and a median owner-occupied home value of $653,600 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates.
City of Austin permit records show seven permits on file at this street address. These were issued between June 2025 and April 2026. The permit types include electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing work. The declared valuations on these permits total $65,000. Two permits have a final status. The most recent permit descriptions reference new construction of a two-story structure, though these may relate to other tenants at the same address.
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MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB is a New Construction project located at 711 1/2 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $200K covering 3,000 sq ft. CapMetro is the property owner and DAVCAR is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 1, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the 8th Street SB project?
TDLR closed the project file in September 2026. The final inspection passed in May 2026. The construction review process is complete.
Who is the owner of the 8th Street SB bus stop improvements?
CapMetro is the owner of record. Davcar is the design firm of record. Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist.
How much did the 8th Street SB project cost?
The estimated cost is $200,000. This covers 3,000 sq ft of sidewalk and bus stop improvements. The cost per square foot is $67.
Where exactly is the 8th Street SB project located?
The project is at 711 1/2 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701. It is in the Sixth Street Historic District in Travis County.
Is the business at this address open?
The TDLR record covers construction status, not business operations. The construction file is closed. Permit records at this address show various trades, but no specific business opening date is provided in the project facts.
What is MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB?
MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB is a new construction project at 711 1/2 San Jacinto Blvd in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Sidewalk and bus stop improvements.
Is MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB open in Austin?
Construction on MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Sep 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB located?
MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB is located at 711 1/2 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB?
CapMetro is the property owner/developer of record for MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB?
DAVCAR is the design firm of record for MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB cost and how big is it?
MetroRapid Expo BRT Project - 8th Street SB has an estimated construction value of $200K and approximately 3,000 square feet (about $67/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Sidewalk and bus stop improvements.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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711 1/2 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, 78701
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