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.
2 children, 5 adults hospitalized after downtown collision involving CapMetro bus
A Capital Metro bus was involved in a vehicle collision on Sunday that sent two children and five adults to the hospital.
A Capital Metro bus was involved in a vehicle collision on Sunday that sent two children and five adults to the hospital.
CapMetro suspending non-emergency services Feb. 3, operating critical service Feb. 4
CapMetro non-emergency services will be suspended on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted inclement weather that may create dangerous road conditions.
CapMetro non-emergency services will be suspended on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted inclement weather that may create dangerous road conditions.
Capital Metro offering FREE rides after 5 pm on New Year's Eve
CapMetro is offering free rides on New Year's Eve night through its Night Owl service, which runs between popular late-night locations.
CapMetro is offering free rides on New Year's Eve night through its Night Owl service, which runs between popular late-night locations.
CapMetro's "Art on the Bus" contest chooses participating schools
Four schools have been chosen to participate in CapMetro's "Art on the Bus", contest in which the winning school's art gets displays on transit vehicles.
Four schools have been chosen to participate in CapMetro's "Art on the Bus", contest in which the winning school's art gets displays on transit vehicles.
CapMetro breaks ground on new East Austin MetroRapid route
This route is just one of four new MetroRapid bus routes that are a part of Project Connect, which was passed by voters in 2020.
This route is just one of four new MetroRapid bus routes that are a part of Project Connect, which was passed by voters in 2020.
CapMetro transit tunnel will bring rebuild of 4th Street
Rebuilding 4th Street is a big part of making the downtown vision for Project Connect happen, with the focus being on people and not vehicles.
Rebuilding 4th Street is a big part of making the downtown vision for Project Connect happen, with the focus being on people and not vehicles.
CapMetro considering transit plans that would remove cars from The Drag
Cap Metro wants input from UT Austin students, faculty, and members of the community.
Cap Metro wants input from UT Austin students, faculty, and members of the community.
CapMetro looking to raise starting wages for operators, mechanics
ATU Local 1091, which represents CapMetro bus operators and mechanics, has now reached a tentative labor agreement that would increase wages.
ATU Local 1091, which represents CapMetro bus operators and mechanics, has now reached a tentative labor agreement that would increase wages.
CapMetro board approves purchase of 197 new electric buses
CapMetro says this purchase is the nation's largest electric vehicle procurement to date.
CapMetro says this purchase is the nation's largest electric vehicle procurement to date.
Capital Metro to offer fare-free service in October
The transit agency says the fare suspension is to thank customers as the agency works to mitigate the service impacts resulting from staff shortages.
The transit agency says the fare suspension is to thank customers as the agency works to mitigate the service impacts resulting from staff shortages.