Exposition Boulevard sidewalk improvement project complete
The new improvements extend from Bonnie Road to West 35th Street and include new and repaired sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossings, and intersection safety improvements.
The new improvements extend from Bonnie Road to West 35th Street and include new and repaired sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossings, and intersection safety improvements.
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.
Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.
Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
Mask mandates: Here's where face coverings are still enforced in public settings
A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.
A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
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
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Uber, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
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.
Musk says Tesla will build vehicle designed to be a robotaxi
Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.
Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.
TxDOT concerned about increase in work zone crashes
TxDOT situated cones in front of its Austin office this week to commemorate those who have lost their lives in work zone crashes. TxDOT is urging drivers to slow down and stay aware when driving through a work zone.
TxDOT situated cones in front of its Austin office this week to commemorate those who have lost their lives in work zone crashes. TxDOT is urging drivers to slow down and stay aware when driving through a work zone.
How do I navigate TSA check-in lines at Austin-Bergstrom?
Let's take a look at what it takes to get through security at AUS and what passengers can do to streamline the process.
Let's take a look at what it takes to get through security at AUS and what passengers can do to streamline the process.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport still struggling with long TSA lines
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport linked the problem to the high number of flights heading in and out of Austin as well as staffing issues.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport linked the problem to the high number of flights heading in and out of Austin as well as staffing issues.
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.
Austin airport asks travelers to arrive early to airport, busy day expected
AUS officials are urging travelers to arrive at the airport early today, especially if you're flying out before 8 a.m., as they anticipate a busy day.
AUS officials are urging travelers to arrive at the airport early today, especially if you're flying out before 8 a.m., as they anticipate a busy day.