Where Cap Metro Jumped the Track

Cap Metro's new interim CEO tells CAMPO what's what

"...was listed on the Transit Working Group's agenda as "MetroRail, lessons learned."..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro

Cap Metro board reluctantly passes budget

"...the long-delayed launch of the Leander-to-Downtown commuter rail (the MetroRail Red Line) may finally happen in the first quarter..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Met: The Drama Continues

A balanced budget, no train, and union leader locked out

"...of $2.6 million in federal stimulus money away from MetroRail Red Line projects and into the regular operational budget...."

Sept. 29, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Riding to the End of the Line

Can Cap Metro weather the recession, balance its books ... and run the buses and trains on time?

"...the much-troubled and endlessly delayed Leander-to-Downtown rail line (the MetroRail Red Line), worries that not spending the money on..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro's Operating Budget

FY 2010

"...$140,394,858$134,106,477 Grant revenue$18,387,344$21,490,521 Rail freight$14,097,109$11,777,351 Passenger fares$7,804,853$9,005,393 Third-party fares$7,311,965$6,763,680 MetroRail-$495,575 Investment income$1,017,831$280,000 Other$1,439,589$1,496,000 Total revenue$190,453,549$185,414,997 Expenses2009 Forecast2010 Budget Salaries..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature

Logical Error

Cap Metro's rail and budget travails

"...We can't precisely say MetroRail has been "delayed" again – since Capital Metro no..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro: One Deadline at a Time

A MetroRail update – and an update on the next update

"...Capital Metro finally beat a deadline on MetroRail. Back in March, when it announced that the launch..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Res Publica

Citizen affairs, March 12-19

"...METRORAIL AMBASSADORS NEEDED Send an e-mail to metrorail.ambassador@gmail if you'd..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• MetroRAIL SET FOR MARCH..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...1, based on riders per rail car. A Houston MetroRail spokesperson said the system had 11.7 million boardings in..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...– on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights, the first MetroRail vehicle was tested on the tracks between the U.S...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Streetcar Desires

The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions

"...pushing the long-stalled streetcar project to roll again. The MetroRail Red Line will deliver the first suburban rail commuters..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Leander Voted to Keep Cap Metro, but Will Manor and Lago Vista?

Cap Metro's on the ballot again

"...Manor also has a stop on Project Con­nect's proposed MetroRail Green Line to Elgin, and ending its participation with..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Public Notice: A Drop in the Aquifer

Still in a drought, in the middle of a downpour

"...But don't take the Red Line. MetroRail service will be suspended all weekend (Friday through Monday)..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of the Tracks: Capital Metro will temporarily close its MetroRail Red Line service July 10-18 to perform trackwork/maintenance. MetroRail..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature

From Light Rail to a Downtown Tunnel: The Parts of Project Connect

Diving into the plan

"...in 2000 (lost narrowly), 2004 (won handily; that's the MetroRail Red Line), and 2014 (lost handily). This plan combines..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council OK's Motel Purchase to Help Homeless

Also on the dais: parks, trains, trails, diapers

"...funding mechanisms for two new stations on the Capital MetroRail Red Line, both near The Domain – one at..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Lord, Gotta Keep On Moving

New and welcome spirits animate the fight for transit

"...transit election, in 2004, was to create the Capital MetroRail Red Line, which – since it was just repurposing..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Capital Metro Breaks Ground Next Week on New Downtown Station

New station – ETA spring 2021 – envisioned as “public gathering space and mobility hub”

"...in this rendering) one block east of the current MetroRail terminus. The $37 million project, funded by a state..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature

The Drinks Issue: Guide to Getting Home Safely

Put somebody else in the driver's seat with these transpo options

"...MetroRail is a 26-mile line that runs between Leander and..."

July 13, 2018 Food Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Major League in Soccer Dream Inches Closer to Reality

Council authorizes city manager to begin negotiations with Precourt

"...PSV would also be asked to fully fund a MetroRail station at the site (estimated by Capital Metro to..."

June 29, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Cap Metro’s Summer Pilot

Everybody on the bus

"...also on Wednesday announced plans to expand its weekend MetroRail service through that same time period, with all-aboards leaving..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...for New Year's Eve were just announced. MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroRail, and MetroAccess will each offer free rides from 6pm..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature

Austin Transportation Guide

How to get around Austin, with or without your own wheels

"...MetroRail is a 26-mile line that runs between Leander and..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post by Katie Walsh

Headlines

News at the end of the year

"...Capital Metro will offer free rides on MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroRail, and MetroAccess after 6pm. The last Downtown MetroRail train..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature

What Does Austin’s Explosive Growth Mean for Capital Metro?

Big changes are coming, but it’s not clear yet what they will be

"...well. It finally got into the train business with MetroRail, which faces criticism from some Austinites as being a..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Storms, Season's Greetings, and Open Carry

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

"...Year’s schedule will offer free rides on MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroRail, and MetroAccess after 6 pm Thursday, Dec. 31, New..."

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Can Project Connect Connect?

Advisory group receives preferred corridor recommendation

"...could simply invest in increasing the frequency of the MetroRail Red Line and build a new station at North..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Who Says You're Drunk?

Bars and bartenders may help you tie one on – but they're also expected to cut you off just this side of 'intoxication'

"...Capital Metro's MetroRail line – which heads east from the Convention Center..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Farmers Market Report: March 2-3

Markets are moving!

"...Saltillo. Plaza Saltillo is a stop on the Cap MetroRail at East Fifth and Comal, which resembles a classic..."

March 1, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

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