Federal transit officials approve the environmental review for Austin's light-rail plans. But the question of federal funding ...

FTA approval allows Project Connect to advance design and early construction work, even as legal and funding challenges loom.

Austin's light rail received the green light from the federal government, which will mean more money and more reail ...

In a new notice and status update, the Austin Transit Partnership has formally kicked off procurement for the ...

ATP said it’s reached a major milestone for the Austin Light Rail project by receiving a “Record of Decision” from the ...

The new rail system being developed under Project Connect finished its environmental reviews in record time, according to local transit planners.

The effort to build light rail in Austin achieved a "major milestone" in its efforts to get federal support for the project.

As a $7 billion plan to bring light rail service to Austin moves forward, many local businesses and workers are hoping to help build it.

The record of decision allows ATP to continue in the federal funding process, as well as advance more detailed project work.

Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has completed the federal environmental review for Austin Light Rail Phase I.

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