Austin Transit Partnership selects construction team for new light rail system

Austin Transit Partnership, the local government corporation charged with implementing Austin’s first light rail system, has selected Austin Rail Constructors (ARC) as the construction contractor for Austin Light Rail, marking another major step toward beginning construction in 2027.

ARC—a joint venture between nationally and locally recognized firms Stacy Witbeck and Sundt Construction—will help shape and build the design of nearly every aspect of the system, including the transitway, tracks, systems, stations, bridges, traffic signals, utilities, drainage structures, and streetscape improvements. Design progression will be led by a joint venture of Mott MacDonald and Stantec and will include roadway, structures, track and geotechnical design, along with environmental reviews and supporting utility relocation work.

“Austin Transit Partnership is leading one of the most important transit projects in the country,” said Dena Abakumov, transit and rail sector leader at Stantec. “We’re proud to support the world-class light rail system Austin deserves, tapping into our deep roots building transportation in Texas, as well as our national expertise delivering on some of the most significant rail projects in the US.”

Austin’s first light rail system will feature 15 stations along a nearly 10-mile alignment and consist of all-electric trains running every 5–10 minutes throughout most of the day. Austin Light Rail is designed to be fully expandable for future extensions.

For more information, visit Austin Transit Partnership.

Image Credit: Austin Transit Partnership (Artist Conceptual Visualization)