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

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

"...Texas, but with a sharper focus on Cap Metro's service area, and the urban core in particular. "They look..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...Medic 3 is one of Austin's 16 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulances. Independent of the city's Fire and Police..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Access Denied

Cap Metro saving money means hardship for neediest riders

"...the Chandlers are qualified for Capital Metro's MetroAccess paratransit services, they could call a cab – usually driven by..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Split Parties

Away from the table, several sides to the tipping story

"...drinks. Generally, it's expected regardless of the quality of service provided...."

Nov. 4, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

After Napster

The world of online music after the fall of Napster.

"...will, in all likelihood, happen through two different Internet services, MusicNet and Pressplay, scheduled to debut in the near..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Food-o-File

Why two new books that cover the basics of waiting tables are so necessary.

"...where restaurant owners can go in search of reliable waitservice employees and what standards are being used to train..."

March 30, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

72 Hours (or So) of Ridesharing

With Uber and Lyft still boycotting Austin, we take the competition for a drive

"...this past Monday to try out the brand-new RideAustin service on just its fifth day in operation...."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...he says it makes more sense to improve bus service for those who need it and to send limited..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature 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 Pump," but over the next fiscal year, cutting service while raising fares is exactly what Capital Metro proposes..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro Cancels Shuttle Services

Transit agency bows to new federal rule on shuttles

"...taking transit, Capital Metro is ... ending its shuttle service to special events. As a result, hundreds of thousands..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...four municipal utility districts to provide water and sewage service to Circle C. Bradley agrees to terms that allow..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Reform on Hold

Want Telecom Reform? Hang Up and Dial Again

"...few teeny questions to resolve. Like whether local telephone service in Texas will ever be competitive. Or whether Southwestern..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Front Steps has run the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless since 2004

"...the Homeless since 2004 and has provided other homeless services since 1997, due to chronic underperformance by the organization...."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...it harder on residents just trying to get the services they need every day." The City Knows What's Up..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Going Places

By merging technology and old-school community-building, Heyride just may revolutionize how you get from here to there

"...until two in the morning is understandably limited. Taxi service is unreliable and can get expensive, especially for people..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Former Fleet Services Manager Says Scrap Tires Only a Symptom

Fired whistle-blower says management has ignored serious problems for years

"...Officials in the city's Fleet Services department were reportedly warned about problems in the city's..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Former Fleet Services Manager Says Scrap Tires Only a Symptom

Fired whistleblower says city has ignored serious problems for years

"...Officials in the city's Fleet Services department were reportedly warned about problems in the city's..."

Aug. 4, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Welcome to Capital Metro

Whoever the new CEO turns out to be – she'll have her hands full

"...• reduced bus and paratransit service while building the line;..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro Turns Toward a 2020 Vision

Plan suggests moving buses off Congress

"...Monday, the Capital Metro board of directors will consider Service Plan 2020, a 370-page analysis of the Cap Metro..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...Equally broad-spectrum are the plans, funding sources, and authorized service areas of the cities and transit entities presenting: Capital..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Tipping System Is Bad News

"...most of my Austin meals at restaurants with table service. I strongly agree about the unfairness of the tipping..."

Nov. 10, 2005 Postmarks

A Battle on the Shuttle

For aggrieved UT drivers, the buck stops at Capital Metro

"...which has been the transit authority's subcontractor for shuttle service since 1999. The UT Shuttle drivers have been working..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

You Can't Touch This

The budget battles, Round 2: Citizens rally to save community services

"...this standard, the Aug. 14 budget hearing on community services -- parks, libraries, health and human services -- must..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Magical Mystery Tour

"...said in a recent interview. "And we perform that service well. So I'm happy so far." Or, in the..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TV Terrorist

KTBC Reporter Caggiano's Guerrilla Tactics Cost Him

"...Secret service agents grab Caggiano's shoulders in order to restrain his..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Money Worries

Austin's AIDS Funding Is Decent, For Now

"...at the larger picture of how AIDS and HIV services are funded in Austin...."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature by Geoff Mulvihill

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

All shall be fed

"...soup kitchens, and food pantries to scale back their services. With restaurants also reducing service and bars outright closing,..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Connecting a Whole Community

Austin and Google Fiber move to bridge the digital divide

"...and upward mobility. With job searches, health care, social service benefit forms, billing, research, homework, and socializing all tied..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Limited Access: Cap Metro Gets Tough on Paratransit

Cap Metro changes could leave disabled customers without a ride

"...reserves, employee raises, and increases in fares and rail service. But one issue dominated discussion at last Friday's board..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

David (and Jesus) vs. Goliath

The city alleges that Time Warner Cable is offering illegal discounts to snuff out competition.

"...Warner, which provides both cable television and high-speed Internet service to the entire Austin area, asserts that the presence..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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