Theatre in Motion in Overheard on a Train

All aboard Austin's Red Line for Cheerful Secrets' interactive play

"...act takes place from the Downtown stop on the Cap Metro Red Line train up to the Crestview stop;..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A Capital (Metro) Idea

"...Editor, I read with some interest the letter about Cap Metro considering having unarmed security riders ["Opinion: Cap Metro..."

Feb. 28, 2024 Postmarks

Clarification: Bus Stop Not Illegal, Just Busy

"...Please correct. It looks like you’re saying that all Cap Metro bus stops have illegal activity happening at them...."

Feb. 28, 2024 Postmarks

As Transit Cops Near, Cap Metro’s Other Public Safety Personnel Thrive

Safe on the bus

"...was even breathing. Fortunately, this is the scenario that Cap Metro envisioned when it launched the public safety ambassador..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

What’s New at the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards?

The Zev Award launches, Antone’s hosts, and winners are out of the bag

"...Presented by Cap Metro, the show will feature performances from winners, nominees,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Opinion: Cap Metro Must Safeguard No-Cost Transit for Unhoused Austinites

Adding security guards to transit centers and bus routes will increase stigmatization of the poor

"...Last month, Capital Metro announced plans to – for the first time..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by Barry Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...AI Capital of the World?: AI’s on the rise here. UT-Austin..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...(Go Austin/Vamos Austin), where she has worked in different capacities for around 10 years, she opposes the HOME Initiative..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Free Bus Fare for Unhoused Austinites: The Cap Metro Transportation Authority Board of Directors voted unanimously Monday..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature

The Verde Report: Top 10 Reasons for Austin FC Optimism in 2024

In a league as fickle as MLS, a club’s fortunes are never more than one offseason away from pulling a full 180

"...season, which is a good thing for all. 9) Cap Metro’s McKalla Station..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Wheels on the Bus Won't Go Around Cap Metro's effort to electrify its entire fleet of buses..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature

The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji

"...and punk. With appearances from Atlanta's Sid Shyne and Metro Marrs, Chicago-based Elz the DJ, and more, this show..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...2033, we would maybe not recognize our central city," Cap Metro president and CEO Dottie Watkins said. [inset-1-right]..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting

The renting generations

"...1-1 ratio; New York, San Francisco, and other expensive metros have ratios of 2-1 or greater. Further, the percentage..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Re: Cap Metro Exposition Route

"...Dear Editor, To follow-up on the important issue about Cap Metro's pickup bus proposed elimination of their Exposition route..."

Oct. 31, 2023 Postmarks

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival FAQs

What you need to know to get to and enjoy the fest

"...venue, located at Ralph Ablanedo Drive and South Congress. Cap Metro offers routes with drop-offs within walking distance of..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Food Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cross-County TransportationThe Capital Area Rural Transportation System has released a draft plan..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature

The Austin Transit Partnership Recommends the Flexible Light Rail Option

Stretching the light rail

"...large-scale projects – namely the airport expansion plan and Cap Metro’s efforts to lower the Red Line tracks at..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Austin Buses Are Getting a Solar-Powered Upgrade

Cap Metro's busin' on sunshine, and don't it feel good

"...The Cap Metro push toward bus electrification is taking another step..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Transit Partnership Needs Your Input as Project Connect Enters Its Trade-Offs Era

Turn this train around

"...less tantalizing but highly important vision for two new MetroRapid lines by the end of 2023. A little over..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Too Young for Crime

"...have been the target of a mugging on a Cap Metro bus. He hasn't had the locks on his..."

April 1, 2023 Postmarks

Public Notice: We Have Seen the Future, and ...

Deconstructing Project Connect’s new vision for light rail

"...can answer those questions, ATP and its partners at Cap Metro and the city can move ahead with a..."

March 24, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Says: Okay, Maybe We’ll Bury the Power Lines After All

The first step will be studying feasibility

"...for a feasibility study and development of a "long-term capital improvement plan" for burying power lines in areas where..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Moves to Ensure People Actually Live Near Project Connect Stations

What’s the point of public transit if nobody can use it?

"...people can live in all parts of our fair Capital city,” Harper-Madison said. “It’s absolutely imperative that we make..."

March 10, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Train Can’t Be Too Late

It’s going to be sad, so sad, when Mayor Pete’s money comes if Austin’s not ready

"...(various departments and an assistant city manager for mobility), Cap Metro, and the joint venture between the two, the..."

March 10, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Preview: Planning to Plan Transit Station Areas

First step? Calibrating housing access on Project Connect routes

"...have claimed. (There are around 2,400 bus stops throughout Cap Metro’s service area; there may be as many as..."

March 7, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...pals at Rambler, Dulce Vida Tequila, Hill Country Bock, Cap Metro, Leanderthal Distilling, Sendero Health Plans, Feels So Good,..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

MetroRapid Buses Get MetroDelayed

Two lines pushed back to 2025

"...for this year, the Pleasant Valley and Expo Center MetroRapid bus lines are now delayed until 2025. KUT broke..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Verde Corridor Station on Track to Open for 2024 Austin FC Season

Rooting for El Tree is going to get easier

"...FC made changes to its roster in the offseason, Cap Metro was also busy working on the Red Line..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Mobility Gets a Federal Funding Boost

Cap Metro, city both draw millions from bipartisan infrastructure package

"...According to Doggett, $45 million will go to Cap Metro to augment its $475 million capital improvement budget,..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

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