Austin, the rail and Project Connect

Austin Transit Partnership provides new details on plans, design for light rail project
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Austin unveils how light-rail could change the city in new report with detailed maps
After years of waiting, a clearer picture of the largest transit project in Austin history is taking shape in a 16,000-page government document.
New design plans released for Austin’s light rail project, Project Connect
Add a new downtown station near Wooldridge Square Extend the bridge across Lady Bird Lake and include bike and pedestrian component Waterfront Station will be elevated Removal of Travis Heights Station
Austin Light Rail: New images, renderings provide insight into project
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) released new renderings and a draft environmental impact statement highlighting the impact the Light Rail will have on traffic, property, acquisitions, air quality,
New stations, urban greenway detailed in Austin’s Project Connect light rail impact draft
New station locations, an extended light rail bridge and an urban greenway on the eastside are some of the design recommendations incorporated into Project Connect’s draft environmental
AECOM Team Named Delivery Partner for $7B Austin Light Rail
Firms including Parsons, STV, Turner & Townsend, Ardmore Roderick and CAS Consulting will provide management and technical services.
Team selected to build $7B Austin light rail
AECOM, Parsons and STV are among those picked to design and construct the Texas city’s new all-electric system, which is set to open in 2033.
Austin light rail delivery partner selected
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Update on Austin's Light Rail project
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) released new renderings and a draft environmental impact statement highlighting the impact the Light Rail will have on traffic, property, acquisitions, air quality,
Planned light rail route in Austin undergoes some changes
Public feedback on the latest design is being taken until March 11, and a series of public meetings are being held for people to weigh in.
Light-rail planners seeking feedback on new station recommendations, environmental report
Ahead of a series of public meetings, Austin's light-rail planning agency has proposed several new recommendations for the ...
Project Connect faces more legal hurdles as Austin gears up for transit overhaul
A judge threw out a lawsuit that tried to stop the city of Austin from collecting property taxes for Project Connect. But the plaintiffs will appeal.
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Lawsuit against Austin’s Project Connect tax rate dismissed; appeal ‘very likely’
That opinion offered a non-binding interpretation, which city officials and Austin Transit Partnership leaders have rebuked. A group of plaintiffs represented by Aleshire and Fine filed a suit in ...
Austin again finds itself in crosshairs of the Texas Legislature. Here's what's at stake.
Austin officials are gearing up for another tough legislative session. But Mayor Kirk Watson said he'll be able to defend the city's interests.