AECOM selected as delivery partner for Austin light rail project in US

Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) in Texas, US, has selected AECOM as delivery partner for Austin’s inaugural light rail transit system.

The project forms part of the city’s Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, which is intended to improve the reliability, accessibility and connectivity of Austin’s transportation network.

AECOM’s role will encompass design management, environmental services, initiation, operational readiness, programme management oversight and rail activation for the first phase of the project.

The first phase of the light rail system, spanning approximately ten miles and including 15 stations, aims to improve regional connectivity and mobility for communities in the area.

Plans for expansion are already in place, with the system eventually extending north to major hubs and south to Austin’s airport. This ensures long-term benefits and improved access for residents and visitors.

AECOM president Lara Poloni said: “Cities across the US continue to make unprecedented investments in rail infrastructure, and Austin is no exception.