Austin City Council, CapMetro board approve final Project Connect plan
A key component of the plan includes a downtown transit tunnel, which will separate transit services from street traffic, according to CapMetro.
A key component of the plan includes a downtown transit tunnel, which will separate transit services from street traffic, according to CapMetro.
CapMetro to resume fares June 1, offers fare-free service to the unemployed
CapMetro will also introduce it's Workforce Aid Pass, valid for the month of June, to help those in the community experiencing unemployment continue to receive fare-free rides.
CapMetro will also introduce it's Workforce Aid Pass, valid for the month of June, to help those in the community experiencing unemployment continue to receive fare-free rides.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro releases revisions to Project Connect
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about changes to the Project Connect plan.
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about changes to the Project Connect plan.
Uber to lay off 3,700 workers, CEO to waive salary as coronavirus continues to hinder its business
Uber has already imposed a hiring freeze and has offered up to 14 days of financial assistance to drivers and delivery workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19.
Uber has already imposed a hiring freeze and has offered up to 14 days of financial assistance to drivers and delivery workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19.
Austin-Bergstorm to host online music festival with 22 airports
Each airport will feature a musician local to their city in support of the creative community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Each airport will feature a musician local to their city in support of the creative community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Capital Metro free fares to continue through May
The agency first suspended fares on April 1 in a move to protect customers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The agency first suspended fares on April 1 in a move to protect customers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 additional CapMetro bus drivers test positive for COVID-19; riders now required to wear face coverings
One driver last worked on April 2, one on April 9, and one on March 30, according to CapMetro.
One driver last worked on April 2, one on April 9, and one on March 30, according to CapMetro.
Passenger traffic at Austin-Bergstorm down due to COVID-19
Officials at Austin-Bergstrom say there has been an 85 to 90 percent drop off in passengers because of the outbreak of COVID-19.
Officials at Austin-Bergstrom say there has been an 85 to 90 percent drop off in passengers because of the outbreak of COVID-19.
City of San Marcos announces new transit changes due to COVID-19
The city says its transit system "The Bus" will be adjusting its operating hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, April 13.
The city says its transit system "The Bus" will be adjusting its operating hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, April 13.
Three bus operators, one mechanic with Capital Metro test positive for COVID-19
The names and current medical conditions of the employees are not being released but Capital Metro has provided information about which routes and dates the bus operators worked so customers can proactively monitor their health.
The names and current medical conditions of the employees are not being released but Capital Metro has provided information about which routes and dates the bus operators worked so customers can proactively monitor their health.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro CEO on COVID-19 response
CapMetro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about current and future projects and what CapMetro is doing to protect riders.
CapMetro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about current and future projects and what CapMetro is doing to protect riders.
Capital Metro MetroExpress commuter routes to be suspended beginning March 30
The move comes after officials say they saw a significant drop in ridership on the routes which people mostly use to get to and from work.
The move comes after officials say they saw a significant drop in ridership on the routes which people mostly use to get to and from work.
CapMetro to suspend fares starting Wednesday, April 1
The fare-free period is not meant to encourage any additional ridership.
The fare-free period is not meant to encourage any additional ridership.
CapMetro sees 65% drop in ridership after stay-at-home order
CapMetro received it's first set of ridership data since the order went into place and on March 26, the company saw a 65% decrease in overall riders.
CapMetro received it's first set of ridership data since the order went into place and on March 26, the company saw a 65% decrease in overall riders.
Austin looks to improve curbside food access, installs new "Food Pick-Up Priority" zones
In an attempt to improve community access to curb-side food pickups, the Austin Transportation Department is installing temporary customer pickup zones for local restaurants that are currently transitioning into take-out and delivery-only services.
In an attempt to improve community access to curb-side food pickups, the Austin Transportation Department is installing temporary customer pickup zones for local restaurants that are currently transitioning into take-out and delivery-only services.
CapMetro CEO asking Congress to consider financial support for transit during COVID-19 pandemic
In a letter to the Congressional delegation, CEO Randy Clarke says CapMetro is "experiencing a significant impact to the financial resources needed to put service on the street."
In a letter to the Congressional delegation, CEO Randy Clarke says CapMetro is "experiencing a significant impact to the financial resources needed to put service on the street."
CapMetro to implement temporary service changes due to coronavirus
CapMetro says the changes will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18 and are designed to "protect employees, promote public health and ensure that we continue to provide service to all parts of our community."
CapMetro says the changes will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18 and are designed to "protect employees, promote public health and ensure that we continue to provide service to all parts of our community."
Metro: 'Stay home. Essential travel only.'
Metro announced Tuesday that service will be further reduced on both bus and rail during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Metro announced Tuesday that service will be further reduced on both bus and rail during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Yellow Cab to stay in full operation in Austin, other Texas cities
Yellow Cab says it will continue to operate in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Galveston, Pasadena and in the Rio Grande Valley.
Yellow Cab says it will continue to operate in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Galveston, Pasadena and in the Rio Grande Valley.
Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.