June 6, 2025 - CommunityImpact.com - 

The agency tasked with building the Austin's voter-approved light rail system—Austin Transit Partnership—has officially launched the official solicitation process for a design and construction contract worth an estimated $3 billion.

An additional $1 billion in contracts is also anticipated for vehicle purchase and operation and maintenance, while the total cost of the project is estimated at $7.1 billion.

ATP expects to award the final design and construction contract by early 2026, with crews breaking ground in 2027, according to a news release.

Read more: https://communityimpact.com/austin/south-central-austin/transportation/2025/06/06/atp-opens-bidding-for-3b-austin-light-rail-contract/

 Photo credit: ATP rendering