AECOM to support transformed mobility across Austin, Texas by delivering the city’s first light rail system
December 19 2024 - 5:55AM
Business Wire
The Company will serve as delivery partner for the Austin
Transit Partnership, providing program management and an array of
technical services on the first phase of an approximately 10-mile
light rail system in Texas’s capital.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader,
today announced its selection as the delivery partner by Austin
Transit Partnership (ATP) for the transformative Phase 1 delivery
of Austin’s first light rail transit system. AECOM’s
responsibilities will include program management oversight and
initiation, environmental services, design management, rail
activation, and operational readiness. Phase 1 of this landmark
project will introduce an approximately 10-mile light rail system
to Austin with 15 stations to enhance regional connectivity and
mobility for communities in the region.
“We are the global leader in transportation, and we are proud of
our partnership with ATP for Austin’s first light rail transit
system,” said Lara Poloni, AECOM’s president. “Cities across the
U.S. continue to make unprecedented investments in rail
infrastructure, and Austin is no exception. This critical project
will transform how Austinites navigate their city, with the promise
of stimulating economic growth, protecting the existing environment
and promoting a sustainable future for generations to come.”
As delivery partner, AECOM will also lead a robust technical
team of subconsultants, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) firms. By collaborating with DBE firms, AECOM seeks to
provide opportunities for socially and economically disadvantaged
individuals to engage in and benefit from the project's
development.
“As Austin continues to grow into one of the most vibrant and
dynamic metro areas in the U.S., Austin Light Rail holds immense
promise for the City and its residents in transforming local
transit connectivity,” said Drew Jeter, chief executive of AECOM’s
Program Management global business line. “Our outcome-driven
program management approach will leverage our expertise in global
large-scale transit programs to meet the growing demand for
reliable and accessible transportation benefiting the City of
Austin and connecting communities.”
The Austin Light Rail is a key part of the City’s larger Austin
Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP), which aims to enhance the
accessibility, reliability, and connectivity of Austin’s
transportation network. The new rail system will link major
destinations across the city, such as Lady Bird Lake, downtown
Austin, and the University of Texas at Austin. Future expansions
are planned to extend north to major hubs and south to Austin’s
airport.
“We are thrilled to partner with AECOM on this landmark project
that will significantly enhance Austin's transportation
infrastructure and support the city's growing population,” said
Greg Canally, Executive Director of Austin Transit Partnership.
“After a thorough vetting and evaluation process, AECOM’s selection
reflects our organization’s shared values and collaborative
spirit.”
About AECOM
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is the global infrastructure leader, committed
to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services
firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’
complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation
and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector
clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions
throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design
and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a
Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year
2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
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