Austin's 'Scooter-Related Injuries' study shows most collisions are with inanimate objects

Austin's 'Scooter-Related Injuries' study shows most collisions are with inanimate objects

On Thursday, Austin Public Health and Austin Transportation released the results of their "Dockless Electric Scooter-Related Injuries Study" they conducted with help from the CDC.

On Thursday, Austin Public Health and Austin Transportation released the results of their "Dockless Electric Scooter-Related Injuries Study" they conducted with help from the CDC.

Capital Metro project proposal
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Capital Metro project proposal

It's something we're all used to here in Austin traffic and the headaches that come along with it. Capital Metro is working to ease that problem with a new, proposed project.

It's something we're all used to here in Austin traffic and the headaches that come along with it. Capital Metro is working to ease that problem with a new, proposed project.

New Year brings New Options for CapMetro Riders
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New Year brings New Options for CapMetro Riders

With four additional trains now in the mix, CapMetro is trying to provide a little extra elbow room for those riding the Metro Rail -Red Line.

With four additional trains now in the mix, CapMetro is trying to provide a little extra elbow room for those riding the Metro Rail -Red Line.

TxDOT: Previous crash damaged barricade before crash that killed 3
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TxDOT: Previous crash damaged barricade before crash that killed 3

The Texas Department of Transportation said the morning of November 11 a car crashed into the cable barricade on U.S. 183 near the intersection of Stonelake Boulevard.?

The Texas Department of Transportation said the morning of November 11 a car crashed into the cable barricade on U.S. 183 near the intersection of Stonelake Boulevard.?

Cap Metro adding MetroRail cars and expanding 'Pickup' service
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Cap Metro adding MetroRail cars and expanding 'Pickup' service

If you've actually taken Cap Metro's MetroRail service during the morning and afternoon rush hour, you'll know it's crowded. Clearly a very popular service.

If you've actually taken Cap Metro's MetroRail service during the morning and afternoon rush hour, you'll know it's crowded. Clearly a very popular service.

University of Texas at Austin & Lyft partner up to offer free, safe late-night rides

University of Texas at Austin & Lyft partner up to offer free, safe late-night rides

The University of Texas at Austin's Parking and Transportation Services and Lyft are partnering up to give Longhorns a safe and convenient way to get home late at night through the UT Austin SURE Ride Program.

The University of Texas at Austin's Parking and Transportation Services and Lyft are partnering up to give Longhorns a safe and convenient way to get home late at night through the UT Austin SURE Ride Program.

Big projects for CapMetro moving forward
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Big projects for CapMetro moving forward

Officials at Cap Metro said it?s time to stop talking about transportation innovations and to start getting to work on making them happen. Wednesday, key players on several different projects provided an update.

Officials at Cap Metro said it?s time to stop talking about transportation innovations and to start getting to work on making them happen. Wednesday, key players on several different projects provided an update.

City helps out-of-work TNC drivers with job fair at ACC

City helps out-of-work TNC drivers with job fair at ACC

Saturday night in Austin, Texas was a little chaotic. No Uber, no Lyft. Just cabs along with any Transportation Network Companies that don't have a problem fingerprinting their drivers.

Saturday night in Austin, Texas was a little chaotic. No Uber, no Lyft. Just cabs along with any Transportation Network Companies that don't have a problem fingerprinting their drivers.

"Don't Block The Box" enforcement to expand

"Don't Block The Box" enforcement to expand

Austin's latest attempt to bust up rush hour gridlock is wrapping up its first month. Thousands of tickets have been issued since the "Don't Block the Box" campaign was launched on April 6th.

Austin's latest attempt to bust up rush hour gridlock is wrapping up its first month. Thousands of tickets have been issued since the "Don't Block the Box" campaign was launched on April 6th.

TxDOT launching major road safety campaign

TxDOT launching major road safety campaign

It's been a deadly week on Central Texas roads. Four pedestrians were killed and Wednesday a motorcyclist died in a wreck.

It's been a deadly week on Central Texas roads. Four pedestrians were killed and Wednesday a motorcyclist died in a wreck.

Councilmembers back bill encouraging truck drivers to get off I-35, use SH-130

Councilmembers back bill encouraging truck drivers to get off I-35, use SH-130

Some members of the Austin City Council are throwing their support behind a bill that would encourage 18-wheelers to get off I-35 and use SH-130 instead.

Some members of the Austin City Council are throwing their support behind a bill that would encourage 18-wheelers to get off I-35 and use SH-130 instead.

Texas ban on distracted driving moving forward

Texas ban on distracted driving moving forward

For the second time, Texas representatives have preliminarily passed a statewide texting and driving ban.

For the second time, Texas representatives have preliminarily passed a statewide texting and driving ban.

"Toll-free Texas" day takes over State Capitol

"Toll-free Texas" day takes over State Capitol

It's "Toll-free Texas" day at the State Capitol.Texans who took part in Monday's rally want not only more highway funding from Texas legislators but also reforms on toll road policy.

It's "Toll-free Texas" day at the State Capitol.Texans who took part in Monday's rally want not only more highway funding from Texas legislators but also reforms on toll road policy.

Ethics committee hears from TxDOT about billing issues

Ethics committee hears from TxDOT about billing issues

A State House ethics committee is hearing from top officials at TxDOT about TxTAG billing problems.

A State House ethics committee is hearing from top officials at TxDOT about TxTAG billing problems.

Lawmakers discuss limited term drivers licenses

Lawmakers discuss limited term drivers licenses

Several thousand people from North Korea currently hold Texas drivers licenses.That's not from a movie script, but from DPS, which has also issued cards to people who are citizens of countries that...

Several thousand people from North Korea currently hold Texas drivers licenses.That's not from a movie script, but from DPS, which has also issued cards to people who are citizens of countries that...

New bill introduced to reign in TxDOT billing scandal

New bill introduced to reign in TxDOT billing scandal

New legislation has been filed to reign in the way TxDOT issues and manages toll road billing.The proposal comes as the road agency is also facing an ethics investigation.

New legislation has been filed to reign in the way TxDOT issues and manages toll road billing.The proposal comes as the road agency is also facing an ethics investigation.

City of Austin interactive map of traffic closures

City of Austin interactive map of traffic closures

The City of Austin has created an interactive map of streets that will be effected by SXSW. The map includes...Full Closures Partial Closure Local Access Only Police discretion BCYCLE locations BCY...

The City of Austin has created an interactive map of streets that will be effected by SXSW. The map includes...Full Closures Partial Closure Local Access Only Police discretion BCYCLE locations BCY...

CapMetro Transportation Services for SXSW 2015

CapMetro Transportation Services for SXSW 2015

Getting around Austin is easier than ever! Now, leave the change at home and download our FREE mobile app to easily buy passes on-the-go. Buy your Local, Premium or Commuter Day Pass, 7-Day Pass or...

Getting around Austin is easier than ever! Now, leave the change at home and download our FREE mobile app to easily buy passes on-the-go. Buy your Local, Premium or Commuter Day Pass, 7-Day Pass or...