With more than $20 billion in infrastructure projects planned across the region, Central Texas transportation agencies have launched a first-of-its-kind partnership to keep residents informed and construction coordinated.
The Central Texas Construction Partnership Program, or CPP, brings together local, regional, and state entities to share data, align project timelines, and deliver consistent information to the public as major work ramps up through the 2030s.
Who's involved
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. More governments and agencies may be added as the program expands.
Each group brings major projects to the table, from I-35 expansion and light rail development to county bond-funded road upgrades. With overlapping timelines, officials say coordination is essential to avoid unnecessary delays and confusion for drivers.
Tools for the public
A central CPP website is already live, and a new mobile app called CTX GO is expected to launch by 2027 with real-time traffic alerts and lane closure updates. A hotline will also be introduced to route resident questions and concerns to the appropriate agency.
Jim Dale, Austin’s deputy transportation director, said the goal is to take the burden off the public. “The public isn’t going to need to try to figure out whose project it is. We just need to know where you’re at,” he said.
Beyond coordination
CPP also supports transportation demand management. That means helping people consider alternative travel options, especially during periods of heavy construction. Agencies are working with groups like Movability to encourage transit use and flexible commuting.
Funding from a $48 million federal climate grant is already supporting related transit and mobility projects, including mobility hubs and upgrades to CapMetro and CARTS services.
What comes next
Austin has pledged up to $4 million over two years to support the initiative, with other partners expected to contribute as agreements are finalized. A full funding structure is still in the works as of summer 2025.
