Capital Metro opens new transit center in North Austin

Capital Metro opens new transit center in North Austin

The center sits between Norwood Park Boulevard and Rutherford Lane near a shopping center in North Austin.

The center sits between Norwood Park Boulevard and Rutherford Lane near a shopping center in North Austin.

Capital Metro ridership increased, 13 months straight

Capital Metro ridership increased, 13 months straight

Capital Metro has announced that it has seen a rise in commuters for the past 13 months straight. 

Capital Metro has announced that it has seen a rise in commuters for the past 13 months straight. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Cap Metro CEO on Project Connect

FOX 7 Discussion: Cap Metro CEO on Project Connect

Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the plan and what's next for Project Connect.

Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the plan and what's next for Project Connect.

Capital Metro buses now available to, from state homeless encampment

Capital Metro buses now available to, from state homeless encampment

Capital Metro has established a temporary bus route to and from the state homeless encampment four times a day to help those at the camp get to services they need in the city.

Capital Metro has established a temporary bus route to and from the state homeless encampment four times a day to help those at the camp get to services they need in the city.

Capital Metro starting service from downtown to state homeless encampment

Capital Metro starting service from downtown to state homeless encampment

On Monday, Capital Metro will start providing service to and from the state encampment twice a day, according to a  spokesperson. 

On Monday, Capital Metro will start providing service to and from the state encampment twice a day, according to a  spokesperson. 

Temporary downtown MetroRail station opens Monday

Temporary downtown MetroRail station opens Monday

The downtown station was the smallest yet busiest of the nine MetroRail stations, which is why CapMetro said it was time to redesign it.  

The downtown station was the smallest yet busiest of the nine MetroRail stations, which is why CapMetro said it was time to redesign it.  

CapMetro proposes transit plan that would cost billions

CapMetro proposes transit plan that would cost billions

On Wednesday, City Council met with Capital Metro to learn more about what options are on the table and how much it will cost to implement them. 

On Wednesday, City Council met with Capital Metro to learn more about what options are on the table and how much it will cost to implement them. 

Capital Metro & City of Austin release long-term vision for transportation in Austin

Capital Metro & City of Austin release long-term vision for transportation in Austin

Capital Metro and the City of Austin have a released a plan to expand Austin's transit system. It's a long-term vision to fix transportation in the city and it comes with a pretty hefty price tag.

Capital Metro and the City of Austin have a released a plan to expand Austin's transit system. It's a long-term vision to fix transportation in the city and it comes with a pretty hefty price tag.

Leander reconsiders vote to drop CapMetro services

Leander reconsiders vote to drop CapMetro services

Leander City Council was expected to make a decision about whether to move forward with plans to leave the future of CapMetro services up to voters. However, council members decided only to hold a public comment period on the matter instead of proceeding with that plan. 

Leander City Council was expected to make a decision about whether to move forward with plans to leave the future of CapMetro services up to voters. However, council members decided only to hold a public comment period on the matter instead of proceeding with that plan. 

MetroRail service between Leander and Lakeline restored following accident

MetroRail service between Leander and Lakeline restored following accident

Capital Metro has restored MetroRail service between Lakeline and Leander after a semitruck crashed on the tracks on Friday. CapMetro was not involved in the crash.

Capital Metro has restored MetroRail service between Lakeline and Leander after a semitruck crashed on the tracks on Friday. CapMetro was not involved in the crash.

Auto-Ped Collisions remain a problem for Austin
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Auto-Ped Collisions remain a problem for Austin

On board cameras from a CapMetro bus show how quickly an auto-pedestrian collision can happen.

On board cameras from a CapMetro bus show how quickly an auto-pedestrian collision can happen.

New CapMetro route connects Downtown Austin to Round Rock
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New CapMetro route connects Downtown Austin to Round Rock

There's a new travel option connecting Round Rock and Downtown Austin. CapMetro has added a new bus route that will use the Mopac express lanes.�

There's a new travel option connecting Round Rock and Downtown Austin. CapMetro has added a new bus route that will use the Mopac express lanes.�

CapMetro using new NB MoPac express lane
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CapMetro using new NB MoPac express lane

If you thought driving in and out of downtown was bad it looks like it's going to be getting worse. FOX 7's Jacqueline Sarkissian has more on CapMetro using the new northbound MoPac express lane which is expected to cause more backups.

If you thought driving in and out of downtown was bad it looks like it's going to be getting worse. FOX 7's Jacqueline Sarkissian has more on CapMetro using the new northbound MoPac express lane which is expected to cause more backups.

Capital Metro hits record-breaking ridership during SXSW

Capital Metro hits record-breaking ridership during SXSW

Capital Metro reports is had record-breaking ridership on its buses and trains from March 13-22. The agency offered extended service to accommodate the estimated 70,000 people in attendance for Sou...

Capital Metro reports is had record-breaking ridership on its buses and trains from March 13-22. The agency offered extended service to accommodate the estimated 70,000 people in attendance for Sou...

Capital Metro works to accommodate tens of thousands of passengers for festival

Capital Metro works to accommodate tens of thousands of passengers for festival

As tens of thousands of people descend on Austin for South by Southwest this week, say hello to more traffic congestion and crowded buses and trains.

As tens of thousands of people descend on Austin for South by Southwest this week, say hello to more traffic congestion and crowded buses and trains.

CapMetro Transportation Services for SXSW 2015

CapMetro Transportation Services for SXSW 2015

Getting around Austin is easier than ever! Now, leave the change at home and download our FREE mobile app to easily buy passes on-the-go. Buy your Local, Premium or Commuter Day Pass, 7-Day Pass or...

Getting around Austin is easier than ever! Now, leave the change at home and download our FREE mobile app to easily buy passes on-the-go. Buy your Local, Premium or Commuter Day Pass, 7-Day Pass or...