Austin plans $2.5M interlocal transit agreement with CARTS

The City of Austin proposes an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Rural Transportation System for up to $2.5 million over an initial five-year term. The funding will support expanded interurban coach and vanpool services as part of implementing the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant and advancing regional transportation demand management.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $2,500,000

Contract type

TRANSPORTATION

Contract term

Initial term of five years; four-year implementation period beginning in 2026 (2025 planning only)

Renewal

Initial term of five years with a four-year implementation phase (2026–2029); any renewals or extensions beyond this term are not specified in the staff report.

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

City of Austin Staff Report - Interlocal Agreement with CARTS 2025-04-24

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the transportation contract by City of Austin city?

Capital Area Rural Transportation System was awarded this transportation contract by City of Austin city, as recorded on April 24, 2025. The contract value is Not to exceed $2,500,000.

How much is the Capital Area Rural Transportation System contract with City of Austin city worth?

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System contract with City of Austin city is valued at Not to exceed $2,500,000, covering transportation work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a staffreport record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Austin Staff Report - Interlocal Agreement with CARTS 2025-04-24 (StaffReport), dated April 24, 2025 from City of Austin city. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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