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How Public Works is Transforming Austin TX

Posted: 6/12/2026

The latest episode of Roving Reporter takes a closer look at the major projects reshaping downtown Austin, including the redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center, the reconstruction and lowering of I-35, and their future light rail system.

Austin is in the middle of one of the most ambitious infrastructure transformations in its history — and public works is helping tie it all together. As billions of dollars in improvements move forward simultaneously, public works professionals are working behind the scenes to coordinate agencies, manage impacts, and keep the city moving. Hear from leaders at the City of Austin, Austin Transit Partnership, TxDOT, and Capital Delivery Services as they discuss how these projects are connected—and how they’ll transform mobility, safety, and quality of life for generations to come.

You can find past episodes of the American Public Works Association's (APWA) Roving Reporter series on their Resource Center and YouTube channel.

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About Roving Reporter

APWA's Roving Reporter takes viewers behind the scenes of innovative public works projects across North America.

Through on-site interviews, the series highlights the people, challenges, and solutions that are shaping our community infrastructure.

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