RideGTX, the city of Georgetown's ride voucher service, will soon eliminate overnight hours and increase its base price to combat rising costs, officials said.

Georgetown City Council members supported the changes at a Sept. 22 workshop meeting.

What you need to know: Once the changes go into effect, rideGTX will operate from 6 a.m. to midnight and cost a base fee of $5.

Program changes also include capping wheelchair-accessible vehicle rides at 25 per user per month.

The changes will go into effect after the city negotiates its contract with transit contractor TRIPPP Consulting. Officials did not specify an exact implementation date.

The cause: The program exceeded its initial three-year budget allocation in less than two years because of high usage, according to city documents.

The city could save about $100,000 with the new changes, bringing program costs to $750,000 for fiscal year 2026-27.

GFiber internet service is one step closer to being available for Georgetown residents after a groundbreaking event Sept. 23 at the Light and Waterworks District Plaza, according to a news release from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.

The event marked a milestone for gFiber, formerly Google Fiber, as it starts installation in Georgetown.

In case you missed it: City Council approved a license agreement with gFiber in October 2025, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The agreement gave gFiber right-of-way access to install and operate the network.

What’s next? GFiber service is expected to launch in the Georgetown area in 2027, the release states.

Check out the latest transportation project updates across the Austin metro.

Austin Transit Partnership approves lease for new downtown office: The ATP board approved a $13.5 million agreement to lease office space for 48 months at 203 Colorado St.—the agency's current office—as well as space next door at 201 Colorado St. Officials said this will help as the agency anticipates growing as Project Connect plans move forward.

Blakey Lane plan advances with Jessica Place connection: Bastrop is moving ahead with a Blakey Lane extension intended to connect the Sendero and Burleson Crossing shopping areas with businesses to the east. The plan has drawn opposition from Riverside Grove residents over opening a subdivision street called Jessica Place to through traffic.

State invests approximately $1.5B in Austin-area roadway improvements: Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation recently announced a 10-year transportation plan that will invest almost $140 billion in roadway improvements across the state. The funding includes $95 billion for projects across the state and $43 billion for development and routine maintenance.

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation recently announced a 10-year transportation plan that will invest almost $140 billion in roadway improvements across the state. 

The framework: The Texas Transportation Commission approved the 2027 Unified Transportation Program at an August meeting. The funding includes $95 billion for projects across the state and $43 billion for development and routine maintenance. The investment is expected to improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen the supply chain.

Quote of note: “This 10-year plan reflects the scale and complexity of meeting Texas’ transportation needs in one of the fastest-growing states in the nation,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said in a news release. “It is focused on practical outcomes—improving safety, preserving the system we have, and supporting reliable movement for people and goods.”

The big picture: The 2027 UTP includes over $1.5 billion for Austin-area projects, including improvements to I-35 in Travis County and SH 71 in Bastrop County.