Parsons, LINC Austin selected for $7B Austin Light Rail project

The company states: “Parsons (PSN) announced that a team consisting of AECOM, Parsons, STV, Turner & Townsend, Ardmore Roderick, and CAS Consulting, or LINC Austin, was selected by the Austin Transit Partnership as Delivery Partner for the $7B Austin Light Rail project. Under the initial four-year contract, LINC Austin will provide program and project management, construction management, and technical expert services during the planning, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases of the Austin Light Rail project. As a major subconsultant to AECOM, Parsons will provide a comprehensive range of services, including systems integration support, interface management, construction management, quality management, and design management. The Austin Light Rail project aims to revolutionize public transportation in Austin, Texas by introducing the city’s first light rail system that enhances connectivity and accessibility across the community. The initial phase of the project includes the development of 9.8 miles of new light rail lines and 15 stations that will provide reliable and equitable transit options for residents and visitors. “