*Update - The Pickup app is now live and available to riders in the pilot program area.* Recognizing the popularity of ride-hailing apps (like Uber, Lyft, RideAustin, Fasten, etc), Capital Metro is experimenting with bringing ride hailing to public transportation. On June 6th, Cap Metro will...
Just over a year after they left Austin, Uber and Lyft have returned to the city (as of Monday, May 29th). That's the day when Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 100, a bill that essentially overturns Austin's local ride-hailing app regulations and replaces them with a...
Have you ever noticed this building as you were running along the Hike-and-Bike Trail or paddling on Lady Bird Lake? It's the historic Seaholm Intake building and for years it's been left pretty much abandoned...
Sponsored Post - from Austin Energy Green Building Save the date! The 21st Annual Cool House Tour is on Sunday, June 11th. Hosted by Austin Energy Green Building and the Texas Solar Energy Society, the Cool House Tour showcases homes that are designed and built to...
Always wanted to get more involved in local government and attend a City Council meeting, but don't know what to do with your kids? The City of Austin wants to hear from you. They're currently doing research into the viability of providing supervised children's activities...
You don't need to be told that traffic is a big problem in Austin. In fact, complaining about traffic delays has become nearly a daily habit for many of us. So what is the city doing about it? The City of Austin and its regional partners...
Sponsored Post - from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Friday is Bike to Work Day, a time when Austinites are encouraged to ditch their cars and give commuting by bicycle a try. Bike commuting is a great way to reduce your personal carbon footprint,...
Always wanted to ride your bike to work, but never really had the chance to try it out? Well here's your opportunity. Friday, May 19th is Bike to Work Day. What is Bike to Work Day? The mission of Bike To Work Day is to attract new...
Have something to say to City Council, but can't make it all the way to City Hall for their meetings? The city's Remote/Virtual Citizen Communication program is now available at nine public libraries across the city. Here's how it works: If you have a new idea, opinion, or...
Sponsored Post - from Austin Resource Recovery Do you live in an apartment complex in Austin? The city is asking for your help in identifying ways to improve recycling where you live. According to city ordinances, if you live in an apartment complex with five or...