Over the past two years, the Austin Transit Partnership has taken major steps toward delivering light rail for the City of Austin — progress that reflects years of planning, community leadership, and a shared commitment to building a more connected city. This update to the case study analyzes how Austin’s implementation aligns with ENO Transportation Center’s Blueprint for Building Better Transit and highlights significant milestones on the path to federal funding and construction.

Accelerator for America Action will continue to monitor the implementation of Project Connect and the development of Austin Light Rail with a focus on coordination with the Federal Transit Administration, management of the progressive design‑build contracts, small and local business participation, and utility relocation.