Cap Metro's leading plan for The Drag would eliminate car traffic
The stretch of Guadalupe between 22nd and 29th Street near the University of Texas is part of the proposed 20-mile Orange Line light rail system.
The stretch of Guadalupe between 22nd and 29th Street near the University of Texas is part of the proposed 20-mile Orange Line light rail system.
CapMetro to offer free rides to cooling centers this weekend
CapMetro says that anyone seeking a cooling center June 11-12 who does not have the means to pay the fare will still be given a ride.
CapMetro says that anyone seeking a cooling center June 11-12 who does not have the means to pay the fare will still be given a ride.
Central Texas Transportation Consortium to host job fair at Del Valle HS
Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.
Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.
MetroRail trains to operate at lower speeds due to triple-digit temperatures
CapMetro says all MetroRail trains will be running at lower speeds until 7 p.m. for the next few days due to high temperatures in the Austin area.
CapMetro says all MetroRail trains will be running at lower speeds until 7 p.m. for the next few days due to high temperatures in the Austin area.
CapMetro to receive $780K in American Rescue Plan funding
The funding will be used to help strengthen frontline recruitment and retention efforts, staff training and career development services, says the transit agency.
The funding will be used to help strengthen frontline recruitment and retention efforts, staff training and career development services, says the transit agency.
East Austin bus plaza provides new mobility hub
The organization, known as CARTS, built the new plaza teaming up with Greyhound and CapMetro. The east Austin location is near the intersection of Cesar Chavez and Airport Blvd.
The organization, known as CARTS, built the new plaza teaming up with Greyhound and CapMetro. The east Austin location is near the intersection of Cesar Chavez and Airport Blvd.
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.