Capital Metro bringing back Saturday MetroRail service on May 29
The agency says Saturday rail service returns because it has received increased interest from the community for weekend rail options.
CapMetro to provide public transport for all Austin FC home games
With the first home game around the corner, Routes 3, 383, & 392 and rail at Kramer Station will be fans’ best bet for public transportation.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro considering transit police department
Gardner Tabon, executive VP and chief safety officer, talked with Rebecca Thomas about CapMetro considering creating its own transit police.
Austin Strategic Mobility Plan makes progress after 2 years
The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan guides Austin's transportation planning and implementation over the next 20 years.
CapMetro offers free rides to, from COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Anyone with a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in CapMetro's service area can ride any of its services for free to and from the appointment.
CapMetro to launch new 'Pickup' zone in Pflugerville
CapMetro is bringing its on-demand public transportation service Pickup to Pflugerville starting on March 23.
MetroRail train collides with vehicle at crossing in North Austin
One passenger in the vehicle was transported to St. David's Round Rock Medical Center with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.
Capital Metro resumes service on limited routes
Capital Metro says it will not resume services on February 16 after initially planning to do so.
CapMetro suspends fare collection through Tuesday
CapMetro says its services are currently experiencing weather-related impacts, and detours are in place.
Capital Metro recruiting for Project Connect advisory committee
Capital Metro and the city of Austin are recruiting applicants for an advisory committee on Project Connect regarding equity and anti-displacement.
New federal regulations bolster Cap Metro's face mask requirement
Bandanas and other single-ply fabric coverings now do not meet the new federal requirement and will be prohibited.
How do you sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine in Central Texas?
County leaders are hoping residents can be patient as the federal government allocates more doses for the most at-risk groups first.
CapMetro suspends UT Shuttle service until at least February 1
UT Austin recently announced that all its undergraduate hybrid classes will be held online through the end of January, with some exceptions, due to COVID-19.
CapMetro offering free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments
The service is currently only available for individual customers in CapMetro's service area and receiving the vaccine through phase I and II of the state's distribution plan.
Project Connect receives $900K grant for anti-displacement efforts
The grant comes only one month after Austinites voted to fund Project Connect, and it is the first example of federal funding Capital Metro says it expects to secure to support the program.
Capital Metro updates public on progress of Project Connect
During the meeting, there were many updates, including improvements at the Pleasant Valley Super Stop are now complete.
Prop A passes, allowing CapMetro to move forward with Project Connect
The results Tuesday night showed 58 percent of Austin voters for Proposition A, 41 percent against.
Austin voters approve Prop A, or Project Connect, and Prop B
Austin voters decided to approve Proposition A or Project Connect, a potential solution for traffic, mobility, and climate change.
CapMetro offering free rides all day on Election Day
CapMetro has provided a list online of polling locations matched with transit options to help riders find which route will best help them vote.
Capital Metro Downtown Station opens ahead of schedule, under budget
Capital Metro celebrated the grand opening of its MetroRail Downtown Station today with city officials, including Austin Mayor Steve Adler, in attendance. Officials say the station not only opened ahead of schedule but also under budget.