With more than $20 billion in transportation projects set to unfold across Central Texas, a new regional partnership has formed to help the public navigate what’s ahead.
The Central Texas Construction Partnership Program, or CPP, marks the first formal collaboration among local, regional, and state transportation agencies to streamline construction timelines and provide residents with clear, consistent information.
Regional partners join forces
The CPP includes the City of Austin, Travis County, TxDOT, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, the Austin Transit Partnership, CapMetro, and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Other governments are expected to join as the initiative grows.
Each agency is managing major infrastructure projects, including the I-35 expansion, new light rail lines, and road improvements funded by local bonds. Officials say coordinated planning is key to reducing delays and minimizing the disruption to daily commutes.
The program has already launched a central website and will roll out additional tools by 2027. A mobile app called CTX GO will offer real-time updates on traffic and closures, while a regional hotline will direct questions to the appropriate agency.
Jim Dale, Austin’s deputy transportation director, said the initiative will make it easier for residents to understand and respond to changing travel conditions. “We’ll know where you are and get you the right info, without making you figure out who’s in charge,” he said.
Managing demand and offering options
Beyond improving communication, the CPP also promotes transportation alternatives. Partner agencies are working with Movability and other groups to encourage flexible commuting and expanded transit use during peak construction years.
Part of a $48 million federal climate grant is already supporting related improvements, including mobility hubs and upgrades to CapMetro and rural transit systems.
Looking ahead
Austin has committed up to $4 million over two years to help launch the CPP. Other participating agencies will contribute funding as the final agreement is completed later this year.
