Metrorail Commuter Line Opens in Austin

[tufsu1]

not yet, but the money will be "available" on July 1....from what I understand, JTA hopes to advertise for consultants in late summer and will likely start on the studies a few months later.

[fsujax]

Stephen, the money will be available October 1, 2010. The TPO voted to approve the UPWP at the May meeting. This pretty much guranteed funding for the next two fiscal years. It is my understanding JTA is providing the local match for the federal dollars. So it appears JTA is serious about moving forward. Things will become more clear in the next few months as TUFSU1 pointed out. It should be understood this is to begin the federal environmental process (FTA), which will then clear the way for commuter rail in NE Florida.

[JeffreyS]

Hopefully rail here. Won't be spread out over too many phases. Let's get as much done while there is an American rail friendly administration in the white house. We built enough commuter rail in Iraq already.