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The project will transform how locals navigate across the city, stimulate economic growth, protect the existing environment, and promote a sustainable future. Image courtesy ATP<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), the city\u2019s first light rail transit (LRT) system, is set to transform mobility across the city.<\/p>\n

Undertaken by AECOM, Phase 1 of the project will include program oversight and initiation, environmental services, design management, rail activation, and operational readiness. This landmark project will introduce an approximately 16.09-km (10-mile) light rail system to Austin, with 15 stations to enhance connectivity and mobility for communities in the region.<\/p>\n

The Austin Light Rail is a key part of the city\u2019s larger\u00a0Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP),\u00a0which aims to enhance the accessibility, reliability, and connectivity of Austin\u2019s transportation network.<\/p>\n

The new transit system will link major destinations across the city, such as Lady Bird Lake, downtown Austin, and the University of Texas at Austin. Future expansions will extend north to major hubs and south to Austin\u2019s airport.<\/p>\n

This project will transform how locals navigate their city, stimulate economic growth, protect the existing environment, and promote a sustainable future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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