From the Save Barton Creek Association - Is traffic in Austin driving you mad? Want to help shape the future of transportation here in central Texas? Come out to this month's Creek Crew Happy Hour to learn more about Project Connect: Capital Metro's vision for a...
Looking for a way to lower your personal carbon footprint? Tired of wasting your days away sitting in Austin traffic? Now might be the time to try something new. On June 3rd, our city's public transportation provider (Capital Metro) rolled out the biggest changes that have ever been...
Always wanted to try riding the bus? Now might be your chance to start. Starting on June 3rd, our city's public transportation provider is launching Cap Remap, a massive overhaul of our city's bus routes. (As you might remember, Cap Remap comes out of a process called Connections 2025, which was...
This summer, kids will be able to ride FREE on all of Capital Metro's services. It's all part of a pilot program called "Summer Sun, Late Nights and Family Fun," which is aimed at increasing public transportation ridership throughout Austin. Increasing ridership is a big goal for Cap Metro, which has seen costs...
Could a high-capacity public transit system finally be coming to Austin? Capital Metro is planning on it. Last week, our region's public transportation provider unveiled a draft of its Project Connect plan, which lays out a massive transit network for the Austin region. The plan lists...
We all know traffic is bad in Austin. We all complain about it. We all wish there was a better way to get around town. Now's your chance to actually do something about it. The City of Austin Transportation Department and Capital Metro are hosting "Traffic Jam: Taking...
From Capital Metro and the City of Austin Transportation Department - The Austin Transportation Department and Capital Metro are partnering to host this open house-style Traffic Jam. Participants can learn about the approach agencies are taking to improve the region's transportation future, and get the latest information...
"This coming year we choose what kind of future our children will face," said Austin Mayor Steve Adler during his State of the City Address on Tuesday evening. "It’s going to be a big year. This is the year we act deliberatively, affirmatively, and pro-actively...
Do you have dreams of leaving Austin traffic behind by making the switch to public transportation or bike transit? Want to lower your carbon footprint and drive less, but don't know how? Smart Trips Austin (a program supported by the City of Austin and Cap Metro) is giving away free...
Have big plans for New Year's Eve? However you plan to celebrate, you can have a safe, eco-friendly, and FREE ride home, courtesy of Capital Metro. They'll be offering free rides on December 31st from 6pm until the end of the night on both their rail and bus systems. Plus, MetroRail and...