FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro CEO on proposed transit projects

Capital Metro president and CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what's next for Austin transportation.

FOX 7 Discussion: Changes to downtown intersections

Austin Transportation Department safety officer Lewis Leff joins Marcel Clarke to discuss how the LPIs will help improve safety for pedestrians downtown.

Austin Transportation to give pedestrians head start at some downtown crosswalks

The system, Leading Pedestrian Intervals or LPIs, gives pedestrians five to seven seconds of dedicated time to begin crossing an intersection before drivers get a green light.

Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion talks hotel tax quarrel between City and County

In November, Travis County voters approved using 2% of the hot funds for the Expo Center expansion -- the problem is, the piece of the pie the county wants to use is still tied up by the City of Austin, debt from the first time the City expanded the convention center about 20 years ago.

Greyhound offers free bus ticket home to runaway kids

The child must be between the age of 12 to 21 and be willing to be reunited with their family.

Toll rates on CTRMA corridors to increase in 2020

The rates will increase by 1.71 percent, or approximately $0.02 – $0.06 more than the current rates for customers with electronic tags driving two-axle vehicles.

CapMetro announces extended holiday schedule, free service on New Year's Eve

Capital Metro will offer extended service on New Year's Eve, with MetroRail, MetroRapid and select MetroExpress routes operating until 2:30 a.m. Free rides will also be offered on all its services, including MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroRail, Pickup, and MetroExpress, after 5 p.m.

FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro to introduce new all-electric buses

Dottie Watkins, Capital Metro chief operating officer, joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the benefits and cost of their new all-electric buses and the future of public buses in Austin.

Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January

Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.

Disabled elderly woman told MetroAccess doesn't have safe access to her home

For years, Willie Piper said the MetroAccess bus would come pick her up at her home in North Austin. Now it's a different story after recently moving.

TxDOT begins project to address gridlock at major intersection

The new $16 million bypass will be built between two power lines. The utility right of ways could help minimize development, allowing traffic to move without pausing for vehicles turning into new shopping & business centers.

From Hyperloop to bus, options discussed to connect major Texas cities along I-35

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) was presented a study on high-speed transportation connection some of the state's biggest cities.

Capital Metro opens new transit center in North Austin

The center sits between Norwood Park Boulevard and Rutherford Lane near a shopping center in North Austin.

Capital Metro ridership increased, 13 months straight

Capital Metro has announced that it has seen a rise in commuters for the past 13 months straight. 

CTRMA teams up with law enforcement to catch habitual toll violators

Beginning next week, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority will be teaming up with law enforcement to catch habitual toll violators using toll roads, fine them and, at the discretion of the officer, impound violators' cars.

AAA Texas releases holiday safety tips for parking lots

The organization is warning consumers about the hazards shoppers may face in parking lots during the holidays. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Cap Metro CEO on Project Connect

Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the plan and what's next for Project Connect.