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
CapMetro celebrates 35 years of serving the Central Texas community
CapMetro thanks the Central Texas community for its continued support and commitment, and says it looks forward to what the next 35 years will bring.
CapMetro thanks the Central Texas community for its continued support and commitment, and says it looks forward to what the next 35 years will bring.
Atlanta airport main checkpoint shut down after TSA agent tests positive for COVID-19
A biohazard cleaning of the main Hartsfield-Jackson security checkpoint has led to long lines of travelers trying to get to their flights.
A biohazard cleaning of the main Hartsfield-Jackson security checkpoint has led to long lines of travelers trying to get to their flights.
ABIA announces new measures to keep travelers safe during COVID-19 outbreak
ABIA says the new measures come as passenger traffic has gradually increased over the past couple of weeks.
ABIA says the new measures come as passenger traffic has gradually increased over the past couple of weeks.
Austin Transportation piloting e-scooter parking, charging stations
The temporary stations are primarily located downtown and were chosen based on e-scooter travel patterns and data collected since April 2018.
The temporary stations are primarily located downtown and were chosen based on e-scooter travel patterns and data collected since April 2018.
San Marcos to expand transit services starting July 6, masks and distancing required now
The city says new safety measures are in place and will be required indefinitely to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city says new safety measures are in place and will be required indefinitely to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thermal body cameras to screen LAX travelers for COVID-19 starting Tuesday
Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Austin approves temporary bike lanes on Congress Avenue
The item further directs the city manager to provide recommendations to city council for scaling down and/or retaining the protected bike lanes when social distancing is no longer required.
The item further directs the city manager to provide recommendations to city council for scaling down and/or retaining the protected bike lanes when social distancing is no longer required.
Texas transit providers to receive $14.8 million from CARES Act
The recipients will use the awards to support transit operating, administrative and preventative maintenance costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recipients will use the awards to support transit operating, administrative and preventative maintenance costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US, China to each allow 4 weekly flights for airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
Austin City Council approves speed reductions on many streets
The changes are designed to improve safety and enhance the livability of Austin streets for all road users, including people riding bikes and walking, and those who are mobility impaired.
The changes are designed to improve safety and enhance the livability of Austin streets for all road users, including people riding bikes and walking, and those who are mobility impaired.
CapMetro opens Pinnacle Park & Ride at Austin Community College
CapMetro says the new location offers better connections for riders living in southwest Austin.
CapMetro says the new location offers better connections for riders living in southwest Austin.
FOX 7 Discussion: What is next for Project Connect?
City and transportation leaders have approved a path forward for Project Connect. CapMetro's President and CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what is next for the transportation project.
City and transportation leaders have approved a path forward for Project Connect. CapMetro's President and CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what is next for the transportation project.