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The Austin light rail project includes a 10-mile build-out, 15 stations, new pedestrian and cycling paths and a new bridge across Lady Bird Lake. (Artist conceptual visualization courtesy Austin Transit Partnership)

ATP opens bidding for $3B Austin light rail contract

By Haley McLeod

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.

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The $677 million revamp of the highway connecting Oak Hill is set to finish in 2026. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
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The LimeGlider, an electric seated scooter, offers a new pedalless micromobility option in Austin starting May 2025. (Courtesy Lime)
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Patrons can use the free Zilker shuttle bus service to travel from the Stratford parking lot on weekends and holidays from May 24-Sept. 1. (Courtesy Austin Parks and Recreation Department)
Free shuttle services return on weekends for patrons at Zilker Park in Austin
From left, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, council member Vanessa Fuentes, airport CEO Ghizlane Badawi and Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director Terry Zweschper during the Atrium Infill Project commencement May 12. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)
Austin airport begins construction on latest 12,000-square-foot expansion project
City officials, including Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes; Elizabeth Boswell, Austin Transportation and Public Works interim assistant director; and Andy Skabowski, Capital Metro's chief operating officer, celebrated the completion of the roundabout May 1. (Courtesy Austin Transportation and Public Works)
Roundabout at Teri Road, South Pleasant Valley Road complete
Barton Springs Road Bridge
Austin moves to secure federal funding for Barton Springs Road Bridge replacement
Parking rates at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will increase May 1 to meet rising demand and growing passenger traffic. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)
Parking rates at Austin airport to increase amid higher demand
The outdoor patio at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is now open to the public, offering lounge chairs, picnic tables and a front-row view of planes in flight. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)
Austin airport’s best-kept secret is back open for travelers
Beginning in August, CapMetro's Bikeshare student passes will be nearly five times more expensive, jumping from just $12 annually to $70. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Austin’s Bikeshare fare hike could hit students hard
The $4 billion airport expansion program will see the creation of thousands of jobs and hundreds of local business opportunities over the next five years. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Austin airport opens doors to local contractors amid progress on $4B expansion
I-35 cap
Decision nears on funding up to $1.4B amenity decks over I-35 in Austin
The first phase of the bridge opened at the intersection of RM 1826 and Hwy. 290 on March 6. (Courtesy Oak Hill Parkway/Texas Department of Transportation)
New bridge opens at RM 1826, Hwy. 290 as Oak Hill Parkway progresses