Editor's note: This article has been updated to include clarification from ATP regarding the final contract amount for design and construction.

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.

What’s happening?

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

The agency will use a two-step procurement process to vet interested applica

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