Austin's MetroRapid bus service is about to get a bit better. Since August 20th, MetroRapid's frequency has increased so that buses run every 10 minutes during peak hours. Hours have also been extended so that you can ride until 2:30am on the weekends. More info>> What's MetroRapid? MetroRapid service runs on those big, red, bendy buses you might have seen...
Are you an avid bus-rider? KUT needs your help. They're looking for nominations for the best and worst bus stops in Austin for a story they're working on. Questions they're asking include: Does your stop have correct signage? Does it have shade? Is it easy to access? Does it have...
Which type of public transportation would you like to see in Austin? Trains? Streetcars? Buses? That's the question Capital Metro is asking as it continues with its relaunch of Project Connect, an effort to bring high-capacity transit to Austin. As you already know, Austin is a bit lacking when...
Why don't we have more mass transit in Austin? It's a question that comes up a lot. We look to other cities and think, why don't we have a subway, or a bunch of trains crisscrossing the city? Well, here is your opportunity to help bring...
After years of planning and discussion, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Plaza Saltillo District was finally held earlier this week. Once complete, it will include 800 residential housing units, 110,000 square feet of retail, 140,000 square feet of office space, 1.4 acres of public open space, and the infrastructure...
The City of Austin is working to build streets that accommodate all modes of transportation (not just cars). And they're doing it with some help from the new draft Austin Street Design Guide. The guide is meant to assist city staff and private design professionals in...
It's probably something you've heard about in passing, but many people don't know what it actually is. Ozone is the primary component of smog and it's formed when the emissions from cars, trucks, and industrial facilities combine and “cook” in the heat of the sun. When ozone...
From Capital Metro - Capital Metro invites you to #LovetheFuture at Earth Day ATX, the largest sustainability event in Central Texas! Join thousands from the Austin Area and beyond to celebrate our love for the environment with a day outdoors featuring food, music, art, emerging technology,...
Some major improvements are coming to Austin's only local train system, the MetroRail. Two new MetroRail trains arrived last week from their manufacturer in Switzerland (and two more will arrive in April). In addition to adding more trains, Capital Metro is also adding more double...
As we mentioned earlier this month, now that the 60 day mark of this year's Texas legislative session has passed, bills are beginning to quickly make their way through the Capitol building. To help you keep up with it all, we'll be sharing regular updates on...