CapMetro proposes changes to routes in Austin
CapMetro staff presented a new service plan to the board of directors. Three major routes, which were suspended during the pandemic, will not resume.
CapMetro staff presented a new service plan to the board of directors. Three major routes, which were suspended during the pandemic, will not resume.
City distributing Project Connect funds for anti-displacement efforts
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
CapMetro to end complimentary fares to cooling centers
The transit agency says it will continue to monitor evolving weather conditions in the Austin area.
The transit agency says it will continue to monitor evolving weather conditions in the Austin area.
Austin leaders meet with community to keep public support going for Project Connect
The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.
The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.
CapMetro launches new app, fare system
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
CapMetro bus on fire in south Austin; expect delays: AFD
Austin fire crews responded to a fire on a CapMetro bus in a South Austin intersection Saturday.
Austin fire crews responded to a fire on a CapMetro bus in a South Austin intersection Saturday.
CapMetro to suspend fares July 4th after 5 p.m.
Following July 4th, CapMetro Rail service will be suspended from July 5-14 for Track Maintenance
Following July 4th, CapMetro Rail service will be suspended from July 5-14 for Track Maintenance
CapMetro suspends rail service for track maintenance
CapMetro will be suspending rail service from July 5 through July 14, citing rail line maintenance and work on McKalla Station.
CapMetro will be suspending rail service from July 5 through July 14, citing rail line maintenance and work on McKalla Station.
CapMetro announces 149 new bus shelters
149 newly announced CapMetro bus shelters will bring shade and weather protection to more Austin bus stops.
149 newly announced CapMetro bus shelters will bring shade and weather protection to more Austin bus stops.
Phase one of Project Connect approved with final light rail design
CapMetro, Austin Transit Partnership, and the City of Austin officially approved phase one of Project Connect. The proposed light rail line will connect several areas throughout central Austin.
CapMetro, Austin Transit Partnership, and the City of Austin officially approved phase one of Project Connect. The proposed light rail line will connect several areas throughout central Austin.
Project Connect: A look at the final plan
The final plan for the Project Connect light rail system was recently announced. Greg Canally with the Austin Transit Partnership speaks with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak on the newly-unveiled route.
The final plan for the Project Connect light rail system was recently announced. Greg Canally with the Austin Transit Partnership speaks with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak on the newly-unveiled route.
Man arrested after stabbing on CapMetro bus in South Austin
One person was taken to the hospital and another was taken to jail after a stabbing on a CapMetro bus Thursday night.
One person was taken to the hospital and another was taken to jail after a stabbing on a CapMetro bus Thursday night.
1 dead after CapMetro train crashes into pedestrian in central Austin: police
1 person is dead after a CapMetro train collided with a pedestrian along the Red Line near Airport Boulevard and I-35.
1 person is dead after a CapMetro train collided with a pedestrian along the Red Line near Airport Boulevard and I-35.
7 hospitalized after crash involving CapMetro bus in Southeast Austin: ATCEMS
ATCEMS medics responded to the crash at Nuckols Crossing Road and South Pleasant Valley Road.
ATCEMS medics responded to the crash at Nuckols Crossing Road and South Pleasant Valley Road.
Austin Light Rail options recommended by Project Connect community advisory committee
Austin Transit Partnership released community engagement findings on May 17.
Austin Transit Partnership released community engagement findings on May 17.
Police investigating stabbing on CapMetro bus
Police say it happened at around 1:45 a.m. on a bus near North Lamar and W. 5th Street.
Police say it happened at around 1:45 a.m. on a bus near North Lamar and W. 5th Street.
Texas lawmakers hear HB 3899 testimony that could derail Project Connect
House Bill 3899 would require an election before a local government corporation borrows a large amount of money.
House Bill 3899 would require an election before a local government corporation borrows a large amount of money.
TxDOT breaks ground on I-35 Capital Express North project
The $606 million freeway expansion will add one HOV lane in each direction of I-35 in areas of North Austin, along with other road improvements.
The $606 million freeway expansion will add one HOV lane in each direction of I-35 in areas of North Austin, along with other road improvements.
Scaled down light rail options unveiled by Austin Project Connect
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
Residents can take part in new CapMetro Project Connect survey
Residents can have their voices be heard by taking part in a new survey about development in the areas surrounding two big transit hubs that are in the works.
Residents can have their voices be heard by taking part in a new survey about development in the areas surrounding two big transit hubs that are in the works.