CapMetro moves forward with creation of its own police force
CapMetro currently spends about $2.9 million a year employing Austin Police Officers part-time.
CapMetro currently spends about $2.9 million a year employing Austin Police Officers part-time.
Driver shortage forces CapMetro to hit the brakes
Cap Metro is suspending its E-Bus service for UT students and other routes, with lower ridership, will be scaled back.
Cap Metro is suspending its E-Bus service for UT students and other routes, with lower ridership, will be scaled back.
Businesses, groups push back against current I-35 expansion plan
In March, TxDOT released a $4.9 billion proposal to expand I-35, but this expansion would cost more then just money.
In March, TxDOT released a $4.9 billion proposal to expand I-35, but this expansion would cost more then just money.
TxDOT terminates IBM toll operations contract due to system issues
TxDOT says since the rollout of the new system, TxTag customers and toll road users have experienced “unnecessary challenges” with their accounts.
TxDOT says since the rollout of the new system, TxTag customers and toll road users have experienced “unnecessary challenges” with their accounts.
Nearly 2,000 Lake Travis ISD students miss bus due to sign up issue
Lake Travis ISD parents who contacted FOX 7 blamed their bus crisis on a vaguely worded email sent out August 2nd.
Lake Travis ISD parents who contacted FOX 7 blamed their bus crisis on a vaguely worded email sent out August 2nd.
U.S. Highway traffic agency announces probe into Tesla's auto pilot
The investigation covers 765,000 vehicles, almost everything that Tesla has sold in the U.S. since the start of the 2014 model year. Of the crashes identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of the investigation, 17 people were injured and one was killed.
The investigation covers 765,000 vehicles, almost everything that Tesla has sold in the U.S. since the start of the 2014 model year. Of the crashes identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of the investigation, 17 people were injured and one was killed.
CapMetro expanding pickup service zones in Leander, Northeast ATX
The CapMetro Leander and Northeast ATX pickup service zones are expanding on Monday due to customer demand.
The CapMetro Leander and Northeast ATX pickup service zones are expanding on Monday due to customer demand.
CapMetro looking to hire new bus operators, mechanics
Some qualified candidates can earn up to a $3,500 signing bonus and will be offered full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, says CapMetro.
Some qualified candidates can earn up to a $3,500 signing bonus and will be offered full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, says CapMetro.
Fixed-route bus service in Georgetown to end Oct. 1, 2021
The fixed-route bus system currently serving Georgetown residents is ending on October 1. The paratransit service is expected to continue.
The fixed-route bus system currently serving Georgetown residents is ending on October 1. The paratransit service is expected to continue.
Infrastructure bill: Biden, senators reach $1T deal
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement Wednesday on a $1 trillion national infrastructure package, and the Senate appeared ready to begin consideration of the key part of the administration's agenda.
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement Wednesday on a $1 trillion national infrastructure package, and the Senate appeared ready to begin consideration of the key part of the administration's agenda.
FOX 7 Discussion: Equity study on CapMetro's Project Connect
University of Texas assistant professor Alex Karner joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a study to ensure Project Connect helps all communities.
University of Texas assistant professor Alex Karner joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a study to ensure Project Connect helps all communities.
Subway plans proposed for Downtown Austin as part of Project Connect
Project Connect is a multi billion dollar investment passed by the voters in November to bring various systems of mass transit to Austin.
Project Connect is a multi billion dollar investment passed by the voters in November to bring various systems of mass transit to Austin.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on bipartisan infrastructure plan
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Mike Warren to talk about a proposed federal bipartisan infrastructure plan and also COVID-19 in Austin-Travis County.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Mike Warren to talk about a proposed federal bipartisan infrastructure plan and also COVID-19 in Austin-Travis County.
TxDOT breaks ground on Oak Hill Parkway project in southwest Austin
More than half a billion dollars is being spent to expand a major corridor in southwest Austin.
More than half a billion dollars is being spent to expand a major corridor in southwest Austin.
CapMetro to provide free rides all day on July 4th
CapMetro will operate its standard Sunday-level bus service for the holiday.
CapMetro will operate its standard Sunday-level bus service for the holiday.
TxTag customers hit with large bills following system change
Back in December, TxTag transitioned to a new system that was supposed to make things easier for customers. Instead, it made it a nightmare for some.
Back in December, TxTag transitioned to a new system that was supposed to make things easier for customers. Instead, it made it a nightmare for some.
Williamson County leaders break ground on Southeast Loop segment 1
Segment 1 goes from CR 138 at SH 130 to CR 137. Construction will begin in July and is projected to last approximately 18 months, says the county.
Segment 1 goes from CR 138 at SH 130 to CR 137. Construction will begin in July and is projected to last approximately 18 months, says the county.
TSA sees highest traveler count at airports since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
Southwest Airlines blames bad weather, sick employees for weekend cancelations and delays
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
Delta to hire 1,000 pilots during ‘accelerated’ recovery period
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.