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

Safe on the bus

"...Once it receives Texas Commission on Law Enforcement certification,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Ben Kweller to Launch the Zev Award at the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards

New grant for musicians under 18 honors his son, Dorian Zev Kweller

"...professionals. The 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards, presented by CapMetro, will feature performances from winners, nominees, and special guests..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post 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..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by Barry Jones

Austin FC Eats: Empanadas, Pulled Pork, Popsicles Headline New Concession Options

Plus: an update on McKalla Station

"...miss the newest feature of the stadium’s outer grounds. CapMetro’s McKalla MetroRail station, a project almost as old as..."

Feb. 13, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...More E-Bikes!: Cap Metro launched a program to expand..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature

DAIISTAR, Pussy Gillette, S.L. Houser, Walker Lukens to Play the Austin Music Awards

Tickets on sale now for the Feb. 25 concert at Antone’s

"...Foundation. The 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards, presented by CapMetro, will feature performances from winners, nominees, and special guests..."

Feb. 1, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Tips for Freezing Temperatures in Austin and Where to Go to Stay Warm

It’s gonna be cold! Here’s what you should do.

"...lines: 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 105, 142, 801. CapMetro and the city transport people from there to a..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

CapMetro Callout

"...been relayed to me concerning a proposed change to CapMetro PICKUP, the little blue bus that now runs in..."

Oct. 24, 2023 Postmarks

How to Get to and From ACL Festival

Free shuttles, pricey rideshares, and more

"...sure to follow ACL's Instagram account for timely updates. CapMetro Buses and Metro Rail..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Music Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cap Metro or Ca$h Metro?Cap Metro's new building, if..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature

MetroRapid Buses Get MetroDelayed

Two lines pushed back to 2025

"..."The original scope of Project Connect's CapMetro Rapid projects has expanded significantly as the three parties..."

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..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Get Ready: Winter Weather on its Way

UPDATE: City to open cold weather shelters

"...to [a] Warming Center or Cold Weather Shelter on CapMetro services."..."

Dec. 21, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Manor, Lago Vista Remain in Cap Metro

Manor officials would have preferred Uber

"..."CapMetro looks forward to its continued partnership with both the..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

AISD Bus Maintenance Stays in District, Keeping Jobs Local

Keeping the green machines green

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Austin FC Fans Prepare to Pack the Trains on MetroRail

The Red Line turns Verde

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

How To Get To and From ACL Music Festival

Shuttles, bikes, rideshares, scooters, and sometimes just your feet

"...Instagram page and the City of Austin’s ACL guide. CapMetro Buses..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Post by Leena Alali

Public Notice: A Drop in the Aquifer

Still in a drought, in the middle of a downpour

"...on Labor Day itself. As always, see details at capmetro.org...."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Cap Metro Says Free Fares “Infeasible” Despite Advocate Push

Hot weather makes free rides more important

"...pm: On August 18, after this story was published, CapMetro updated their policy: "After extensive conversations with members of..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

What Kind of Rail Bridge Will Austin Build Across Lady Bird Lake?

Project Connect offers options for the transit expansion

"...option could look like, the Austin Transit Partnership and CapMetro are ready to ask the wider public what they..."

April 26, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

MetroBike Gears Up for Revamp After Major Outage

Austin's bike share program shut down completely during SXSW

"...representatives of Aus­tin Transportation, Bike Share of Austin, and CapMetro said that software glitches caused MetroBikes to "not be..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...maps for SXSW that include road closures, MetroBike stops, CapMetro stops, and other elements at austintexas.gov/springfestivalatx. Quote of the..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature

Public Notice: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Mobility plans on the move; land use boards stay put

"...open to the public, but you must register at capmetro.org/get-involved. And you can see past presentations at publicinput.com/library...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...on Thursday between 10am-5pm to register for a shelter; CapMetro is waiving bus fare to One Texas Center. More..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature

Public Notice: Giddy Optimism

Omicron will save us, Part II

"...open to the public, but you must register at capmetro.org/get-involved...."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Cars Off Guadalupe?

Project Connect rail plan envisions a transit throughway

"...the way from Trinity Street to Guadalupe. Register at capmetro.org/get-involved...."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Boards and Commissions in Revolt

Moving meetings out of City Hall is not a popular idea

"...Street to Guadalupe. Register for any of these at capmetro.org/get-involved...."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Travis Flats Open in North Loop

County-backed development combines offices with affordable housing

"...and/or upward career mobility." The development is served by CapMetro route 350 and is close to an H-E-B and..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: For Further Consideration...

So yeah, let’s really get serious about housing in Austin

"...open to the public, but you must register at capmetro.org/get-involved...."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: The City's Day in Court

Plus: $100 million buses; $0.00 fares

"...open to the public, but you must register at capmetro.org/get-involved...."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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