CapMetro celebrates 35 years of serving the Central Texas community
CapMetro thanks the Central Texas community for its continued support and commitment, and says it looks forward to what the next 35 years will bring.
CapMetro thanks the Central Texas community for its continued support and commitment, and says it looks forward to what the next 35 years will bring.
CapMetro to make Juneteenth a company holiday beginning next year
In a letter addressed to CapMetro employees, CEO Randy Clarke announced that Juneteenth will be a designated company holiday for all employees beginning in 2021.
In a letter addressed to CapMetro employees, CEO Randy Clarke announced that Juneteenth will be a designated company holiday for all employees beginning in 2021.
CapMetro opens Pinnacle Park & Ride at Austin Community College
CapMetro says the new location offers better connections for riders living in southwest Austin.
CapMetro says the new location offers better connections for riders living in southwest Austin.
FOX 7 Discussion: What is next for Project Connect?
City and transportation leaders have approved a path forward for Project Connect. CapMetro's President and CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what is next for the transportation project.
City and transportation leaders have approved a path forward for Project Connect. CapMetro's President and CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what is next for the transportation project.
Austin City Council, CapMetro board approve final Project Connect plan
A key component of the plan includes a downtown transit tunnel, which will separate transit services from street traffic, according to CapMetro.
A key component of the plan includes a downtown transit tunnel, which will separate transit services from street traffic, according to CapMetro.
Project Connect transit plan one step closer to becoming reality
Austin City Council and the Capital Metro board are voting on the final Project Connect transit plan.
Austin City Council and the Capital Metro board are voting on the final Project Connect transit plan.
CapMetro to resume fares June 1, offers fare-free service to the unemployed
CapMetro will also introduce it's Workforce Aid Pass, valid for the month of June, to help those in the community experiencing unemployment continue to receive fare-free rides.
CapMetro will also introduce it's Workforce Aid Pass, valid for the month of June, to help those in the community experiencing unemployment continue to receive fare-free rides.
Capital Metro to receive $101.9 million from CARES Act
The CARES Act, signed by President Trump on March 27, will help fund operating, administrative, and preventative maintenance expenses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The CARES Act, signed by President Trump on March 27, will help fund operating, administrative, and preventative maintenance expenses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
CapMetro launches mobile hotspot program with Austin ISD
To help supplement, CapMetro is now sending MetroAccess vehicles to locations from 2-8 p.m. every weekday.
To help supplement, CapMetro is now sending MetroAccess vehicles to locations from 2-8 p.m. every weekday.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro releases revisions to Project Connect
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about changes to the Project Connect plan.
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about changes to the Project Connect plan.
Capital Metro seeks community feedback on Project Connect at virtual open house
Capital Metro says the plan has been 20 years in the making and has engaged more than 40,000 people since 2018.
Capital Metro says the plan has been 20 years in the making and has engaged more than 40,000 people since 2018.
3 additional CapMetro bus drivers test positive for COVID-19; riders now required to wear face coverings
One driver last worked on April 2, one on April 9, and one on March 30, according to CapMetro.
One driver last worked on April 2, one on April 9, and one on March 30, according to CapMetro.
CapMetro providing face coverings for employees in response to CDC guidelines
In response to the recently updated CDC guidelines, CapMetro has begun distributing face coverings for employees and staff that are public-facing.
In response to the recently updated CDC guidelines, CapMetro has begun distributing face coverings for employees and staff that are public-facing.
CapMetro employee dies after testing positive for coronavirus, unconfirmed cause of death
According to the company, the employee passed away on Saturday, April 4 after testing positive earlier in the week for the virus. Cap Metro says the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
According to the company, the employee passed away on Saturday, April 4 after testing positive earlier in the week for the virus. Cap Metro says the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Three bus operators, one mechanic with Capital Metro test positive for COVID-19
The names and current medical conditions of the employees are not being released but Capital Metro has provided information about which routes and dates the bus operators worked so customers can proactively monitor their health.
The names and current medical conditions of the employees are not being released but Capital Metro has provided information about which routes and dates the bus operators worked so customers can proactively monitor their health.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro CEO on COVID-19 response
CapMetro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about current and future projects and what CapMetro is doing to protect riders.
CapMetro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about current and future projects and what CapMetro is doing to protect riders.
CapMetro sees 65% drop in ridership after stay-at-home order
CapMetro received it's first set of ridership data since the order went into place and on March 26, the company saw a 65% decrease in overall riders.
CapMetro received it's first set of ridership data since the order went into place and on March 26, the company saw a 65% decrease in overall riders.
CapMetro CEO asking Congress to consider financial support for transit during COVID-19 pandemic
In a letter to the Congressional delegation, CEO Randy Clarke says CapMetro is "experiencing a significant impact to the financial resources needed to put service on the street."
In a letter to the Congressional delegation, CEO Randy Clarke says CapMetro is "experiencing a significant impact to the financial resources needed to put service on the street."
CapMetro to implement temporary service changes due to coronavirus
CapMetro says the changes will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18 and are designed to "protect employees, promote public health and ensure that we continue to provide service to all parts of our community."
CapMetro says the changes will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18 and are designed to "protect employees, promote public health and ensure that we continue to provide service to all parts of our community."
CapMetro, UT Austin cancel UT shuttle routes through Spring Break
The company is asking anyone who feels sick to not use their services, remain at home, and follow health guidelines.
The company is asking anyone who feels sick to not use their services, remain at home, and follow health guidelines.