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"...Customers can ride at no cost on MetroRail, MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroAccess, and the UT-Austin shuttles...."

June 4, 2021 News Feature

New Transit Agency Takes Command of Project Connect

Let's get rolling!

"...and build out Austin's bus network (including multiple new MetroRapid lines), deploy new routes for its Pickup neighborhood circulator..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's Props A & B Score Easy Victories

The big engine that did

"...Red Line station at the Austin FC stadium, new MetroRapid bus lines, and the electrification of Capital Metro's vehicle..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capital Metro Further Suspends Transit Service

Temporary modifications aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19

"...the agency announced CapMetro’s modified schedule. Most MetroBus and MetroRapid services shifted to Sunday-level service every day, while MetroRail..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

City and Cap Metro Contemplate How to Make a "Real City” Transit System

Following the slow march toward a vote on a multibillion-dollar investment in public transit

"...The Project Connect vision also includes new MetroRapid bus routes with frequent service (in addition to the..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Project Connect's Blue Line to Connect Austin Airport to Downtown

Cap Metro moves forward with high-capacity transit plan

"...Transit (BRT) Light service – similar to the existing MetroRapid 801 and 803 routes – on a number of..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Public Notice: Turtles, Two-Steps, and Active "Shooters"

"...CapMet cuts the ribbon on the new Broken Spoke MetroRapid Station, bringing the high-frequency 803 (and the future Orange..."

May 24, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Project Connect Unveils Cap Metro's Orange Line

The first route in a high-capacity transit plan

"...which are currently served in large part by the MetroRapid 801 line. "If we're going to make a dent..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin at Large: Let’s Get Connected Again

What we can do now to prepare for the mobility future

"...– rail, bus rapid transit (the real thing, not MetroRapid), or "autonomous rapid transit," i.e., robots...."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City, PSV Reports Say "Soccer In Austin: Very Good"

Analysis and proposal suggest viable future for team in Austin

"...of transportation options (including the potential addition of two MetroRapid lines along Burnet, in addition to the already speculated..."

June 1, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Soccer in Austin: The Road to Realness

What'll happen at McKalla Place? Good question.

"...mentioned the potential for additional stops on the 803 MetroRapid bus and new pedestrian or bike paths, calling the..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Your City at Work

"Shaping policy for generations to come"

"...specifically on high-capacity transit alternatives" such as rail and MetroRapid and MetroExpress bus services, along with possible long-range future..."

March 23, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

ACL Festival Transportation Guide

Minimize the hassle of getting to and from the fest

"...and running Saturday-level service on Sundays, and continuing its MetroRapid's late-night hours. Find route information at CapMetro's site. Car2Go..."

Oct. 3, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

Transportation Options at SXSW

How to get around during the clusterfuck of festival season

"...MetroRapid..."

March 1, 2017 SXSW Post by Katarina Brown

Headlines

"...of its two-tier pricing system. Beginning Jan. 8, the MetroRapid and MetroFlyer routes will cost the same as a..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature

Headlines

"...on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, on all MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroExpress, MetroRail, and MetroAccess services...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Public Notice: A Groving Consensus?

Plus various options for getting carried away

"...• The MetroRapid 801 route (North Lamar to South Congress) will run..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...lanes for these two northern routes for Capital Metro's MetroRapid bus service. The envisioned short-term projects would take a..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...Capital Metro is overhauling its MetroRapid routes after the board voted Monday to buy 15..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature

Getting Around Austin

Explore Downtown without a car and without getting lost

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

June 22, 2016 Columns Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Public Notice: Ask a Silly Question

The faux democracy of online push-polling

"...to the ACL shuttles at Republic Square Park, plus MetroRapid directly to Barton Springs & Lamar), and to Austin..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Loving the Pope

Is Frances the plural of Francis?

"...service until about 3am Friday and Saturday. In addition, MetroRapid 803 goes directly to the Barton Springs Station on..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: In Defense of Pedophilia

CM Don Zimmerman embarks on a new crusade

"...to and from Auditorium Shores that day and evening, MetroRapid Routes 801 & 803 will operate on a special..."

July 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: What Goes Around ...

This week's news sounds suspiciously familiar

"...• MetroRapid Service runs Wed.-Thu. until 12:30am, Fri.-Sat. until 2:30am, and..."

March 20, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Getting Around Austin: SXSW Edition

Alternatives to driving during SXSW

"...Read the Chronicle's cover story about CapMetro's bus rapid..."

March 4, 2015 SXSW Post by Casey Rochester

Public Notice: Happy Holidays?

Ride a bike, make some calls, adopt a pet

"...bus and rail service after 6pm, and MetroRail and MetroRapid service will be extended, with the last Downtown departures..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: No Way to Run a City

Why is Council drafting ordinances on the dais after midnight?

"...Square, plus a variety of buses, including the new MetroRapid service, stopping at Barton Springs and Lamar...."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...with classes starting Monday, Aug. 25, and Capital Metro's MetroRapid 803 line begins service Sunday, Aug. 24, running from..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature

Threat of Ice Means Austin Goes Nowhere Fast

UPDATE: Third day of school and city closures: Is this a record?

"...However, all local services, the Airport Flyer, MetroRail and MetroRapid are operating as normal...."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Transit Plan for Austin's Future Is …

"...the last 10 years planning to serve it with MetroRapid. We can't pull the plug on a $48 million..."

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