News - Austin Transit Partnership

Austin Transit Partnership Completes Key Step in Federal Funding Process for Austin Light Rail

01.16.26

Austin Light Rail becomes the first major transit project to complete a Final Environmental Impact Statement within the federal two-year guideline

Federal Transit Administration Gives Austin Light Rail a “Medium-High” Rating – Strongest Rating Awarded in 2026 Fiscal Year

11.19.25

The Federal Transit Administration has given Austin Light Rail a “Medium-High” rating in its Annual Report on Funding Recommendations, the strongest rating awarded in the 2026 fiscal year.

Community Advisory Committee Application Now Open

09.15.25

Austin City Council (City Council), Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), and CapMetro are seeking applicants for the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

ATP Releases Official Contracting Opportunity for Austin Light Rail Multibillion-Dollar Final Design and Construction Contract

06.06.25

Austin Transit Partnership has released the official solicitation for the multibillion-dollar final design and construction contract that will be awarded early next year in preparation to break ground on Austin Light Rail Phase 1 in 2027.

Project Connect Honored with Community Advancement Network’s Transformational Impact Award

03.26.25

Award recognizes groundbreaking efforts in expanding mobility and community well-being

ATP Initiates Procurement Of Multibillion-Dollar Final Design And Construction Contract For Austin Light Rail Phase 1

02.05.25

Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has initiated procurement of the multibillion-dollar final design and construction contract it plans to begin awarding next year.