Coalition of East Austin community groups urge voters to approve Prop A
The Project Connect plan from CapMetro was portrayed as a way to bridge the social-economic gap between East and West Austin.
The Project Connect plan from CapMetro was portrayed as a way to bridge the social-economic gap between East and West Austin.
Iconic Austin business owners voice opposition to Prop A
Supporters of Prop A have consistently said the tax increase for a typical homeowner on their annual tax bill is going to be around $300. But for small business owners, the increase is much more significant.
Supporters of Prop A have consistently said the tax increase for a typical homeowner on their annual tax bill is going to be around $300. But for small business owners, the increase is much more significant.
Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 500,000 vehicles due to leaks that can cause engine fires
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.
Austin first city to allow parking payment through Google Maps
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
Austin Transportation to update on-street parking system starting Sept 1
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, time limits will be lifted and a tiered payment system for on-street parking will be implemented with gradually increasing rates after two hours.
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, time limits will be lifted and a tiered payment system for on-street parking will be implemented with gradually increasing rates after two hours.
Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone
A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.
A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.
Pilot suffers injury after FedEx plane makes emergency landing at LAX
A FedEx plane with two pilots aboard made an emergency landing at LAX early Wednesday morning.
A FedEx plane with two pilots aboard made an emergency landing at LAX early Wednesday morning.
Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Thirteen locations in Austin identified as high-crash roadways
The transportation department said over half of its top priority intersections are on these 13 roadways.
The transportation department said over half of its top priority intersections are on these 13 roadways.
Austin City Council, CapMetro create Austin Transit Partnership to implement Project Connect
In the coming weeks, Austin City Council is anticipated to order an election to approve the Project Connect tax rate.
In the coming weeks, Austin City Council is anticipated to order an election to approve the Project Connect tax rate.
Construction begins along NB I-35, near SH 45 North, to address bottleneck
The increase in traffic volumes in the area has created a backup for those trying to enter and exit the highway.
The increase in traffic volumes in the area has created a backup for those trying to enter and exit the highway.
CapMetro's Project Connect at the center of debate
On Monday, in a joint session with Austin City Council, and CapMetro, City Staff recommended a $7.1 billion investment in the transit authority’s Project Connect.
On Monday, in a joint session with Austin City Council, and CapMetro, City Staff recommended a $7.1 billion investment in the transit authority’s Project Connect.
Boeing slashes production as COVID-19 batters airline customers
Boeing is significantly slowing down production for commercial jets, which includes its grounded 737 MAX.
Boeing is significantly slowing down production for commercial jets, which includes its grounded 737 MAX.
Austin city staff recommends $7.1 billion investment into Project Connect
In August, Austin City Council will determine whether “Project Connect” is placed on the November ballot.
In August, Austin City Council will determine whether “Project Connect” is placed on the November ballot.
FOX 7 Discussion: More funding options unveiled for Project Connect
City Council member Ann Kitchen joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a more fiscally responsible option for Project Connect.
City Council member Ann Kitchen joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a more fiscally responsible option for Project Connect.
CapMetro launches upgrades to fare collection system
CapMetro says these upgraded solutions will save customers time, speed up the boarding process, and improve the convenience of public transit.
CapMetro says these upgraded solutions will save customers time, speed up the boarding process, and improve the convenience of public transit.
City of Austin, CapMetro to co-manage Austin BCycle bikeshare program
According to Austin Transportation, the new agreement will negotiate rebranding the program as MetroBike and could lead to multiple service improvements,
According to Austin Transportation, the new agreement will negotiate rebranding the program as MetroBike and could lead to multiple service improvements,
Survey reveals Texas' worst driver relationships in the state
The survey asked respondents to rate their relationships with other drivers on the roads out of 10. A rate of 10 being the most harmonious while a rate of one being the least harmonious.
The survey asked respondents to rate their relationships with other drivers on the roads out of 10. A rate of 10 being the most harmonious while a rate of one being the least harmonious.
Three Healthy Streets move forward in Hyde Park, Windsor Park and South Austin
Space on three streets will be opened for walking, running, biking and other activities, while main
Space on three streets will be opened for walking, running, biking and other activities, while main