CapMetro names Interim Chief Executive Officer
The Capital Metro Board of Directors has announced that Dottie Watkins has been named the Interim Chief Executive Officer of CapMetro, following the upcoming departure of President & CEO Randy Clarke.
The Capital Metro Board of Directors has announced that Dottie Watkins has been named the Interim Chief Executive Officer of CapMetro, following the upcoming departure of President & CEO Randy Clarke.
Trump appearance, Paramount Theatre Gala cause CapMetro bus service disruptions
CapMetro says that customers should experience service disruptions in Downtown Austin on MetroBus Routes 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 17 on Saturday.
CapMetro says that customers should experience service disruptions in Downtown Austin on MetroBus Routes 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 17 on Saturday.
CapMetro seeking visual artists to create original artwork for MetroArt program
Artists living and working in the Austin Metro service area are eligible to apply for the MetroArt artist pool to create original artwork on CapMetro vehicles, at transit centers and in neighborhoods.
Artists living and working in the Austin Metro service area are eligible to apply for the MetroArt artist pool to create original artwork on CapMetro vehicles, at transit centers and in neighborhoods.
CapMetro CEO explains his decision to leave and head to Washington D.C.
Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.
Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.
Randy Clarke named new WMATA general manager and CEO
Randy Clarke has been named the new CEO and general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Randy Clarke has been named the new CEO and general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
CapMetro President and CEO accepts position in Washington, D.C.
Randy Clarke will be the next General Manager and CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Randy Clarke will be the next General Manager and CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Leander voters vote to keep CapMetro
Leander voters, on Saturday, approved a proposition to provide a one cent sales tax to CapMetro. The vote not only keeps the trains arriving, but also the commuter buses as well as a pickup van service.
Leander voters, on Saturday, approved a proposition to provide a one cent sales tax to CapMetro. The vote not only keeps the trains arriving, but also the commuter buses as well as a pickup van service.
Leander voters narrowly approve Prop A, reject Prop B concerning CapMetro agreement
Proposition A is passing with 59 percent of Leander voters saying yes, and 41 percent saying no according to results posted Saturday night.
Proposition A is passing with 59 percent of Leander voters saying yes, and 41 percent saying no according to results posted Saturday night.
Project Connect: Designs give first look at blue line in downtown Austin
The proposed Blue Line Project is an 8.2-mile light rail transit (LRT) corridor that would operate from Republic Square in downtown Austin to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
The proposed Blue Line Project is an 8.2-mile light rail transit (LRT) corridor that would operate from Republic Square in downtown Austin to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
CapMetro wins 'Champion of the Challenge' award from Federal Transit Administration
On Earth Day, CapMetro won the large agency 'Champion of the Challenge' award for developing a plan including achievable and ambitious strategies for reaching emission reduction goals.
On Earth Day, CapMetro won the large agency 'Champion of the Challenge' award for developing a plan including achievable and ambitious strategies for reaching emission reduction goals.
Austin airport, CapMetro no longer requiring face masks after ruling
A federal judge claims the federal mask mandate was exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. This court ruling now vacates the mandate.
A federal judge claims the federal mask mandate was exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. This court ruling now vacates the mandate.
Austin Transit Partnership to recruit new, separate executive director
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
CapMetro Project Connect prices almost double for main projects
It was no secret Project Connect would be expensive, but, according to an April 7 memo to city leaders from CapMetro, the price just about doubled. The agency provided a cost breakdown for the three main projects.
It was no secret Project Connect would be expensive, but, according to an April 7 memo to city leaders from CapMetro, the price just about doubled. The agency provided a cost breakdown for the three main projects.
CapMetro nearly doubles costs for Orange, Blue lines as part of Project Connect
CapMetro says the reason for this price hike is due to several factors, including an increase in inflation, design costs and real estate values.
CapMetro says the reason for this price hike is due to several factors, including an increase in inflation, design costs and real estate values.
CapMetro will allow customers to request drop off between regular stops
CapMetro says the changes will support customers who may otherwise be hesitant to travel late at night by providing them with the opportunity to be dropped off closer to their destination.
CapMetro says the changes will support customers who may otherwise be hesitant to travel late at night by providing them with the opportunity to be dropped off closer to their destination.
Leander voters to decide on keeping CapMetro as city partner in upcoming election
The decision to keep Leander as a city partner of CapMetro is now in the hands of voters. They will vote on either Proposition A or B in the upcoming May election.
The decision to keep Leander as a city partner of CapMetro is now in the hands of voters. They will vote on either Proposition A or B in the upcoming May election.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg makes a stop in Austin
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stopped in Austin to spend time with Capital Metro and discuss Project Connect.
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stopped in Austin to spend time with Capital Metro and discuss Project Connect.
Face masks still required on CapMetro vehicles
TSA has extended the nationwide mask mandate for public transit until April 18. The requirement had been set to expire on March 18.
TSA has extended the nationwide mask mandate for public transit until April 18. The requirement had been set to expire on March 18.
6-year-old girl killed following crash involving CapMetro bus
A 6-year-old girl died from her injuries following a crash between a vehicle and a Capital Metro Bus on Sunday, Feb. 27.
A 6-year-old girl died from her injuries following a crash between a vehicle and a Capital Metro Bus on Sunday, Feb. 27.
Person hit by Cap Metro bus in South Austin
A person has been hospitalized after being hit by a Capital Metro bus on South Congress near Krebs.
A person has been hospitalized after being hit by a Capital Metro bus on South Congress near Krebs.