Here Comes MetroRapid

Cap Metro rolls out its big bendy buses, the next mode in multimodal

"...how Capital Metro hopes to sell its newest development, MetroRapid buses, to Austin's ever-growing business commuter community...."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

MetroRapid 101: What's a Bendy Bus?

"...the deal with those weird accordion buses? That's a MetroRapid bus, part of the new bus rapid transit (BRT)..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

FTA 'New Start' Funds MetroRapid Buses

Federal grant covers 80% of $47.6 million bus rapid transit program

"...million in FTA New Starts funds for Cap Metro's MetroRapid bus rapid transit system. Within the context of Austin's..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Follow That Bus: More Changes at Cap Met

An additional MetroRapid route and an end to buses on Congress planned

"...change in January, when it rolled out its first MetroRapid bus rapid transit service. Now it's planning two more..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City, Cap Metro Commit to “Historic” Transit Expansion Plan

Plan includes new rail lines and enhancements to the current MetroRail Red Line, MetroRapid, and MetroBus service

"...(dialed back from the initial proposal in March) and MetroRapid and MetroBus service...."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Diving into the plan

"...Stassney Lane. It's a route served today by the MetroRapid 801 line...."

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

What is 'Bus Rapid Transit'?

"...Capital Metro calls the new MetroRapid service a bus rapid transit system (BRT), but that..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Project Connect Accelerates

As decisions near, controversy dogs urban rail plan

"...federally funded $38 million service upgrade that recently brought MetroRapid buses to that corridor. Henry, who rode to the..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Council and Cap Metro Prepare to Hand Transit Plan to Voters

City's big plan is nearing the station

"...of the Orange Line (Lamar/Guadalupe/South Con­gress) back to "enhanced" MetroRapid service (e.g., dedicated lanes), from the North Lamar Transit..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Urban Rail: Which Way to Connect?

Project Connect recommends a rail corridor – and transit advocates board opposing trains

"...The implementation of Capital Metro's MetroRapid service to improve commuting on the Lamar/Guadalupe route was..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...more than one project. It includes new MetroExpress and MetroRapid bus routes, a new commuter rail line to East..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit

The train is here

"...are envisioned for future phases, with the existing 801 MetroRapid bus filling the gaps until then...."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...us, to benefit the transit agency's local, express, and MetroRapid bus services in the area. "The preliminary design concept..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

"...replacements: The 1 is too irregular, and the 801 MetroRapid is too irregular, too expensive, and with too few..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Getting Around Austin: SXSW Edition

Alternatives to driving your car (because that's a terrible idea)

"...METRORAPID This addition to the Capital Metro services now provides..."

March 3, 2016 SXSW Post by Eloise Kirn

Cap Metro: Riding the Shuffle Bus

Downtown bus routes shift

"...on Guadalupe – and interlock with the new 801 MetroRapid Bus Rapid Transit system. Ridership on that line has..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Bus Is a Bad Deal

"...of the 101 bus that it replaces [“Here Comes MetroRapid,” News, Jan. 24]. At 28 minutes from the Capitol..."

Feb. 3, 2014 Postmarks

Bigger, Faster Buses

Cap Metro gets grants for Bus Rapid Transit

"...enhanced bus service. In the case of the new MetroRapid service, it will include bus lines along busy corridors..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro Wants Its Pre-Pandemic Groove Back

Everything’s in flux with new ridership, new leadership, new routes

"...public transit offering by adding light rail lines and MetroRapid routes. Cap Metro also approved a transit police force,..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Public Notice: A Map of 21st Century Racism

"...Project Connect: MetroRapid Corridor Open Houses Capitol Metro's series winds up this..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Rising Ridership

Numbers following the June ReMap: going up

"...largest increases in ridership have come on the two MetroRapid routes: the 801 and the 803 buses that travel..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

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

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

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

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Cap Metro Taps Refugee Population for Employment

Bus driver shortage and Austin’s newest residents both aided

"...With two new MetroRapid lines scheduled to begin service toward the end of..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Street Music

CapMetro supports local musicians, entertains riders

"...of a dozen spots. Or you can take the MetroRapid 801 to South Congress any night of the week..."

March 3, 2022 Events Post

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Pleasant Valley MetroRapid line in Southeast Austin. The route is one of..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature

How to Get to Q2 Stadium by Car, Bus, Rail, Bicycle, and Rideshare

"Can I park at Q2?" and other burning questions answered

"...• MetroRapid 803 will operate at least every eight minutes with..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan

Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election

"...are envisioned for future phases, with the existing 801 MetroRapid filling the gaps until then...."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Drinks Issue: Guide to Getting Home Safely

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

"...There's also MetroRapid, Capital Metro's express bus service. There are only two..."

July 13, 2018 Food Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

How to Get Around at SXSW

Getting from airport to panels to parties without breaking a sweat

"...MetroRapid..."

Feb. 28, 2018 SXSW Post

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