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CapMetro

2910 E. Fifth St.
Austin, TX 78702
512.474.1200
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CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985, and work every day to give residents, commuters and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.

We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals and other great places to hang out. In fact, over 32 million people ride CapMetro every year, taking advantage of all the extraordinary things Austin has to offer.

Press Releases

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The patrols launched following the department swearing in its first class of officers earlier this June.
June 18, 2025
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camber charger sits in front of CapMetro electric bus
This installation allows CapMetro to charge 48 buses simultaneously, supporting the agency’s ongoing efforts to transition its bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles.
Feb. 28, 2025
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CapMetro's updated fare collection system changes are part of an iterative process to reduce the number of customer apps and ensure a better boarding and riding experience.
The updated fare collection system changes are part of an iterative process to reduce the number of customer apps and ensure a better boarding and riding experience.
Feb. 4, 2025
MTM Transit
MTM Transit awarded 10-year contract with CapMetro.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, MTM Transit will extend its operations into CapMetro Access paratransit service and the CapMetro Pickup on-demand microtransit program.
Aug. 19, 2024
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CapMetro revamps MetroBike to CapMetro Bikeshare.
MetroBike services will be temporarily suspended as the transition to CapMetro Bikeshare begins rolling out later in July and is expected to come to completion in the fall.
June 28, 2024
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DASH, CapMetro join PACT campaign to help stop human trafficking on transit.
The campaign, Transit Against Child Trafficking, provides practical resources to educate public transportation staff and riders about how to identify and report potential instances...
April 16, 2024
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The three-year contract will see Keolis assume responsibility for the maintenance and operations of CapMetro's fixed route bus service, as well as high-frequency routes, UT Austin...
Dec. 27, 2023
WSP joins Perrone Robotics, Texas A&M Transportation Institute and Clever Devices to help CapMetro demonstrate how automated fleet technology can streamline bus yard operations...
Dec. 8, 2023
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CapMetro began installment of first two Rapid shelters for Expo Center and Pleasant Valley lines.
The upgraded shelters will include a lower roof to maximize shade , perforated panels to protect against both hot and cold weather elements, two security cameras and safety lighting...
Nov. 7, 2023
This project aims to demonstrate how automated technology can streamline bus yard operations, reduce costs and enhance safety.
Oct. 10, 2023

Videos

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Commissioner Jeff Travillion, Chair of CapMetro's Board of Directors, joins Mass Transit for an insider interview.
April 19, 2022

Articles

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The MARTA Team being awarded the Bus Safety Award.
The 2024 award winners were rewarded in categories based on bus ridership and submissions are evaluated on criteria including effectiveness, benefit, innovation and transferability...
May 2, 2024
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A rendering of future light-rail service in Austin, Texas.
The options would deliver significantly less light-rail infrastructure than originally planned, but ATP says the revised scope represents a core system that will meet improved...
March 24, 2023
Federal Transit Administration
On Saturday, March 11, federal and local officials joined to mark CapMetro's pair of grants that will support delivery of two MetroRapid BRT lines.
The Expo Center BRT Line and Pleasant Valley BRT project are two of four MetroRapid lines CapMetro plans to build through Project Connect.
March 13, 2023
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CapMetro aims to equip more than 900 fixed-route bus stops with solar lighting over the next five years.
The program will outfit more than 900 bus stops with solar lighting throughout CapMetro’s system.
Sept. 12, 2022
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Martin Kareithi, Director- Systemwide Accessibility, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Martin Kareithi, Director - Systemwide Accessibility, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Aug. 23, 2022
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David Dech will join SFRTA on Aug. 15 as executive director.
Dech currently oversees rail operations at CapMetro and will join the south Florida agency on Aug. 15.
Aug. 1, 2022
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Dottie Watkins has been named interim CEO by the CapMetro Board of Directors and will assume the post this summer.
The Austin native will begin her role this summer and succeeds departing CEO Randy Clarke.
May 25, 2022
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Randy Clarke, inset, was selected by the WMATA Board of Directors to be the agency's next general manager and CEO. He will succeed Paul Wiedefeld who is retiring at the end of June.
WMATA’s Board noted Clarke’s demonstrated ability to be a “transformative, strategic thinker” as the agency looks to the future.
May 10, 2022
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CapMetro’s values - and the resources it puts into those values - are guiding how it evolves as an organization, a transit provider and a community asset.
April 19, 2022
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Jonathan D. Tanzer, PMP Technology Systems Program Manager, PMO, Capital Metro
Jonathan D. Tanzer, PMP, Technology Systems Program Manager, PMO, Capital Metro
Nov. 23, 2021

Additional content from CapMetro

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Spare Co-founders Kristoffer Vik Hansen and Josh Andrews with a CapMetro Access driver on Launch Day.
The new platform launched on Oct. 1 and allows CapMetro to enjoy real-time notifications about their upcoming journeys.
Oct. 9, 2023
Tolar Manufacturing Company
Tolar Manufacturing Company has begun delivering on a five-year contract with CapMetro in Austin, Texas.
Tolar Manufacturing is delivering 139, 12-foot and 10, 14-foot Signature Brazos model bus shelters from April through August and an additional 125 shelters over each of the next...
June 15, 2023
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A rendering of the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan.
The recommendation was initially one of five options revealed in March and was selected after planning data analysis, engineering evaluation and community dialogue came together...
June 8, 2023
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A rendering of the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan.
The 38th Street to Oltorf to Yellow Jacket option is an on-street, two-line light rail that will cross Lady Bird Lake at Trinity Street and is the most balanced option between...
May 24, 2023
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Dorval Carter, president, CTA. and New Transit accepting the Gold Award: Security for Bus System, with more than 20 million passenger trips annually.
The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.
April 26, 2023
Project Connect is a transformative, voter-approved investment that includes light rail, expanded bus routes and more services across the city.
March 7, 2023
The purchase of the chargers is part of CapMetro’s five-year contract with New Flyer for up to 171 battery-electric buses and 427 chargers.
Jan. 4, 2023
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Bus outside of Lago Vista High School
This is the fourth election since Project Connect was on the ballot in 2020 and the third election in 2022 where voters demonstrated communities value and need of public transportation...
Nov. 14, 2022
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Attendees of Austin City Limits Music Festival make their way past CapMetro buses.
The milestone is the first time since February 2020 ridership has reached the mark and continues the agency's current trend of consecutive ridership growth.
Oct. 26, 2022
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CapMetro and Gii, a non-profit organization that supports refugees and underserved communities, hope the agreement will fill jobs in central Texas, but support those looking for...
Oct. 17, 2022
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Eric Robins currently serves as chief of police in Sugar Land, Texas, and will begin at CapMetro on Aug. 1.
June 29, 2022
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The plan will guide all operations, planning, design, construction and performance of CapMetro’s transit system.
May 27, 2022
The courtesy stop pilot will be in effect each day after 9:00 p.m.
April 5, 2022
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This is one of four new MetroRapid routes included in Project Connect.
Feb. 18, 2022
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This new station creates direct rail access to Austin’s rapidly growing community in the North corridor.
Jan. 20, 2022
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The 183N Mobility Project will allow Capital Metro to increase bus service during peak periods.
The TIFIA loan through the Build America Bureau will fund an express lane project that will benefit Cap Metro buses.
Dec. 27, 2021
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On Sept. 17, the CapMetro Board approved the purchase of 197 electric buses over the next five years to replace buses, as well as expand service.
The procurement will see 197 electric buses added to CapMetro’s fleet over the next five years.
Sept. 28, 2021
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A member of the CapMetro team handing out safety care packages to riders.
The program could take more than 18 months to develop with staff saying board approval did not represent the end of community engagement on the subject.
Sept. 1, 2021
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The service to the new zones began Aug. 16, 2021.
Aug. 18, 2021
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Expanding neighborhood circulators is a key element of the Project Connect program and launching the service in South Menchaca is another important step in implementing the program...
Aug. 9, 2021
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The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) has opened all vehicle to full capacity, with the exception of MetroAccess, as the Austin, Texas, community enters...
May 19, 2021
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CapMetro is working with Austin Transportation Department and Bikeshare of Austin to reduce the region’s carbon footprint by expanding MetroBike.
The transit agency is also reducing its carbon footprint with MetroBike.
April 23, 2021
The devices will better circulate clean air and reduce the chance of spreading airborne viruses.
April 20, 2021
The program aims to support critical community needs and increase wheelchair accessible transportation options.
April 7, 2021
The agencies have partnered to test a new technology that could improve safety and reliability of service.
Jan. 14, 2021
SEPTA
The First and Moore/Valley Forge Station rendering on the King of Prussia Rail's western terminal. The transparent white buildings to the right of the parking garage highlight an opportunity for transit-oriented development near the station.
The funding will be distributed among nine projects in seven states.
Dec. 16, 2020
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ATP seeks professionals with architectural, urban design, engineering and construction expertise.
Nov. 25, 2020
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The passage of Prop A is a pivotal step toward creating a more equitable and livable city.
Nov. 4, 2020
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A New Flyer bus is charged using a Proterra charger.
CapMetro accomplished this milestone by working closely with manufacturers and after months of testing, measuring, reprogramming and validation.
Oct. 30, 2020
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The station also features parasol structures mounted on columns, offering a striking visual welcome to downtown and overhead protection for customers as they wait for, enter or exit the train cars.
The new station arrives ahead of schedule and under budget.
Oct. 20, 2020
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APTA awarded a Gold Award to Long Island Rail Road as part its Rail Safety Awards.
The annual recognition honors transit agencies for innovative and proactive safety and security programs.
Sept. 23, 2020
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Service in all zones, including Lago Vista, is currently available weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Aug. 18, 2020
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The agreement creates the Austin Transit Partnership, which will move forward with Project Connect.
Aug. 10, 2020
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CapMetro and city staff will recommend a $7 billion initial investment that will be federally funded at 45 percent.
July 28, 2020
In addition to the contactless payments, the upgrades will bring additional functionality aiming to provide fast, easy and safe payment solutions to Capital Metro riders.
July 24, 2020
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A rendering of future light-rail alignment that is part of Project Connect.
Austin City Council and CapMetro Board approved the final version of the transit expansion plan during a joint session.
June 11, 2020
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Staff receiving the service recognition bonus include bus, rail and demand response operators, among others.
A weekly $150 bonus will be provided to fulltime operational staff who are unable to work from home during shelter in place orders.
April 29, 2020
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The agency has grown from providing nearly eight million rides in its first year of operation to providing more than 31 million rides in 2019.
Jan. 30, 2020
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The vans were acquired with the money the agency received from the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust settlement.
Oct. 3, 2019
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Users now have access to Apple or Google Pay, easier fare purchasing and a more robust trip planner among other updates.
Sept. 23, 2019
Capital Metro will be consolidating its bus operations and maintenance services after the board of directors approved a contract allowing MV Transportation Inc. (MV) to provide...
Aug. 13, 2019
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Cap Metro will begin using 28 new, cleaner MetroExpress buses later in August.
State, federal grants and the upcoming integration of new commuter buses is helping the authority more in a more sustainable direction.
Aug. 7, 2019
Cap Metro May 2019 ridership increased 11.5 percent over the same period in 2018.
June 25, 2019
Capital Metro will explore automated vehicle (AV) technology through evaluation demonstrations, with testing possibly beginning as soon as late July.
July 3, 2018
Due to construction work along the track, Capital Metro will suspend MetroRail service between two stations, Lakeline and Leander, from June 15 to 29.
June 13, 2018
On Sunday, June 3, Capital Metro will implement the biggest service change in its history.
May 30, 2018
Capital Metro unveiled new exhibit plaques that celebrate the history and people of the East Austin community on Saturday May 12th.
May 21, 2018
The pilot includes free rides for kids in grades K - 12 and expanded weekend MetroRail service. It will kick off June 8 and last through Sept. 1.
May 5, 2018
CHK America Inc. was awarded a contract by Austin’s Capital Metro to assist with the largest service change in their history.
April 11, 2018
Connecthings has launched a pilot program to deliver real time Capital Metro bus schedule and service alert information to riders who are blind or visually impaired.
March 13, 2018
Capital Metro's board of directors has voted to approve a contract for Randy Clarke to become the agency’s new president/CEO.
Jan. 30, 2018
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Capital Metro's board of directors has voted to name Randy Clarke as the agency’s next president/CEO.
Capital Metro's board of directors has voted to name Randy Clarke as the agency’s next president/CEO.
Jan. 15, 2018
Capital Metro will implement changes to its Commuter services beginning Sunday, Jan. 7 that will offer riders greatly enhanced alternatives to driving alone to work.
Jan. 4, 2018
Capital Metro’s board of directors named four finalists in the agency’s search to replace the retiring Linda Watson as president/CEO.
Dec. 19, 2017
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Capital Metro’s board of directors voted to put in place the most significant changes to the agency’s bus service in its history. The transformation of the bus network will go into effect June 3, 2018.
Capital Metro’s board of directors voted to put in place the most significant changes to the agency’s bus service in its history. The transformation of the bus network will go...
Nov. 16, 2017
On Monday, Nov. 13, Capital Metro will launch its MetroExpress Route 980 with 11 morning and 11 evening trips.
Nov. 10, 2017
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Jeff Travillion.
Members of the Travis County Commissioners Court appointed Jeff Travillion to serve on Capital Metro’s board of directors.
Oct. 23, 2017
he service will begin to operate Monday to Saturdays, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Pickup by Cap Metro is scheduled to operate until ...
Sept. 28, 2017
Capital Metro has announced it will host a series of public outreach meetings beginning Sept. 25 to introduce the Austin region to what would be the most significant transformation...
Sept. 20, 2017
Capital Metro has added increased service to and from the mega shelter for Hurricane Harvey evacuees.
Sept. 5, 2017
The Capital Metro board of directors has approved a contract with Modern Railway Systems Inc. to design, build and commission the automatic safety train control system, Positive...
Aug. 30, 2017
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Capital Metro President and CEO Linda Watson has announced that she will retire at the end of this year after more than seven years as head of the Central Texas region’s transportation...
Aug. 3, 2017
Capital Metro and the Endeavor Real Estate Group/Columbus Realty Partners team will host a groundbreaking ceremony on June 28 at the Plaza Saltillo MetroRail Station in East Austin...
June 28, 2017
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced on May 31, that Capital Metro will receive $9....
June 2, 2017
The new service will allow riders to arrange on-demand transit trips in the Mueller, Windsor Park and Coronado Hills neighborhoods using a mobile app.
May 30, 2017
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New Capital Metro security vehicles.
Capital Metro has rebranded its Metro Security vehicles to more closely resemble the Austin Police Department’s fleet of black and white patrol cars.
May 4, 2017
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Transit route map.
Last night, the Georgetown City Council unanimously approved its first ever fixed-route bus system. The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) will operate the service...
April 27, 2017
The Capital Metro board of directors have approved the proposed service changes for August 2017. By a unanimous vote, the board of directors adopted changes to Capital Metro’s...
April 25, 2017
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Capital Metro ticket sales by source.
Launched in January 2014, the CapMetro App was among the nation’s first transit mobile ticketing apps to allow riders to purchase tickets and plan trips from their mobile devices...
April 13, 2017
Capital Metro, along with RATP Dev, the parent company of McDonald Transit, will preview the future of public transportation by hosting a demonstration of an EasyMile EZ10 fully...
March 15, 2017
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At a media event, the two project partners each received a check for $50, 000.
Since its inception in 2011, the Transit Empowerment Fund (TEF) has provided 3 million rides on Capital Metro buses through its annual transit pass program.
March 8, 2017
The Austin City Council has approved an agreement to develop the 11-acre Plaza Saltillo District into one of Central Texas' premier transit-oriented developments, a mixed-use,...
March 6, 2017
Capital Metro has been recognized with WorldatWork’s 2017 Seal of Distinction for providing a positive work environment and strong portfolio of employee benefits.
Jan. 24, 2017
One common barrier to taking transit in Central Texas is the misconception that “people like me don’t ride.”
Nov. 29, 2016
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Capital Metro retired the last burnt orange and white UT Shuttle bus on Tue., Nov. 22. The UT Shuttles are being replaced with new blue Capital Metro-branded buses to serve The...
Nov. 22, 2016
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The two-week pilot program will help Capital Metro’s leadership determine if double-decker buses are a feasible option on heavy commuter corridors.
Capital Metro will test a double-decker bus as a part of its regular MetroExpress service beginning Monday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov 11.
Oct. 27, 2016
Capital Metro board member and Vice Chair Beverly Silas has been named a member at-large of the executive committee of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for...
Sept. 27, 2016
The Federal Transit Agency (FTA) recently announced that the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive an $11.2 million FTA grant to be used for the purchase ...
Sept. 9, 2016
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After a year-long process involving an in-depth, analysis of its entire bus network by staff and a team of independent transportation experts, Capital Metro has presented its ...
Aug. 24, 2016
Beginning Sunday, Oct. 9, ticket vending machines (TVMs) at MetroRail stations will no longer accept debit or credit cards.
July 11, 2016
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Capital Metro’s RideShare program achieved an important milestone in February: accomplishing a record-breaking 200 vanpools.
March 25, 2016
After nine months in development with the city of Hutto, Capital Metro’s first transit development plan has been adopted by Hutto City Council.
March 3, 2016
Capital Metro’s board of directors has selected AECOM, an integrated global engineering firm, to conduct the Central Corridor Transit Analysis, a study designed to create connected...
Jan. 25, 2016
Changes are coming to some Capital Metro services beginning Jan. 10, as the agency implements its January Service Changes and introduces an updated fare enforcement policy.January...
Jan. 8, 2016
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The fourth annual “Stuff the Bus” event now ranks in the Capital Area Food Bank’s list of top 40 collecting initiatives of the year.
Central Texans showed their overwhelming support during the fourth annual “Stuff the Bus” food drive this past weekend, donating enough food to provide more than 40,000 meals,...
Dec. 18, 2015
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Capital Metro is holding its fourth annual Stuff the Bus food drive in December.
Capital Metro, Whole Foods Market and the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas have teamed up once again to encourage the community to “Stuff the Bus” to help area residents in need...
Dec. 7, 2015
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Tthe Innovative Transportation Index, authored by the Frontier Group and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group’s Education Fund, selected Austin as the top tech transit city in the nation.
Capital Metro’s innovative use of technology and the creation of unique maps and other materials that make riding even easier, have resulted in several recent award wins and other...
Nov. 25, 2015
The Capital Metro board voted Oct. 26, to move forward with several key regional mobility initiatives that will give riders expanded options and more flexibility in their daily...
Oct. 27, 2015
Capital Metro has finalized its transit plans during the upcoming 2015 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix events, and will again be offering extended train service during Oct....
Oct. 22, 2015
As part of a new initiative to help fight congestion on city streets, and create awareness and appeal for taking transit, Capital Metro has created five “urban adventures” people...
Oct. 9, 2015
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Capital Metro sought input from the community during the budget development process through numerous involvement opportunities, including public meetings, open houses and a webinar, to ensure feedback and suggestions were received.
The Capital Metro board of directors on Sept. 28, approved the agency’s $357.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2016, along with the proposed service changes for January. The FY2016...
Sept. 28, 2015
Capital Metro’s board of directors announced Sept. 14, by a unanimous vote, that it has selected Transportation Management and Design to lead a comprehensive review of the agency...
Sept. 15, 2015
Capital Metro announced Sept. 1 that it will launch an enhanced version of its successful mobile app by mid-2016 that will give riders more advanced and integrated tools to plan...
Sept. 1, 2015
In September, Capital Metro invites community feedback on three important agency initiatives affecting Central Texas’ transit system. The Capital Metro Board of Directors will...
Aug. 28, 2015
Minor changes are coming to some Capital Metro bus routes beginning Aug. 23.The changes are designed to address school year demand and create a more efficient transit system.Capital...
Aug. 19, 2015
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Cupcakes from Capital Metro's 30th anniversary celebration.
Austin’s transportation agency, Capital Metro, commemorated its 30th anniversary at the organization’s July 27 board meeting.Large, metallic gold and blue “30” balloon decorations...
Aug. 5, 2015
July marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which has greatly improved and expanded accessibility and independence for individuals with disabilities...
July 28, 2015
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Jonse also sits on the Manor Chamber of Commerce board and several Manor ISD committees.
City of Manor Mayor Rita G. Jonse will be sworn in as the newest member of the Capital Metro board of directors on June 22 at the agency’s monthly board meeting. Jonse was selected...
June 8, 2015
Changes are coming to some Capital Metro bus routes beginning June 7.The changes are designed to provide more frequent bus service and also expand service, while maintaining system...
June 2, 2015