Welcome to Capital Metro

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

"...spent much more than anticipated in building Austin's first commuter rail line;..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...one audience member berating them for not providing a rail choice on the ballot – specifically, a rail segment..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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

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Our readers talk back.

"...started his coverage on regionalism after attending the 1997 Rail-Volution Conference in St. Louis and the 1998 Regional Issues-Local..."

July 30, 2004 Column

Austin @ Large: Say It Ain't So, Metro!

If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep driving … or worse

"...of town, the transit authority presented its ready-for-action "All Systems Go!" plan to a generally positive reaction from the..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

FTA 'New Start' Funds MetroRapid Buses

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

"...Starts funds for Cap Metro's MetroRapid bus rapid transit system. Within the context of Austin's slow-moving transit policy, the..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Emory & Young Not Conservative

"...Commuter trains are coming soon to Capitol Metro if Texas..."

May 16, 1997 Column

The Little Engine That Did

Capital Metro rides the train out of the political doghouse

"...heavily Democratic Central and East Austin boxes, Capital Metro's commuter-rail referendum led handily. The ballot measure's final 62% victory..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The transit authority debuts Rail: the Sequel, four years in the making

"...plan, the transit authority this week kicked off "All Systems Go!" – Cap Metro's latest outreach effort to refine..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The Xicanindio Poet

"...I would like to praise Mr. Quinn's article on commuter rail; as a supporter of rail travel I was..."

April 11, 1997 Column

The Train! The Train!

What, where, when, and who on the Red Line

"...it – and two years behind schedule – the MetroRail Red Line is finally set to begin service to..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...Approach Rail Cautiously..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column

Getting off the Road

Rail will help, roads will help – but so will your decision not to drive today

"...as is squeezing more efficiency out of the current system. But a more immediate one is easing the pressure..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Bus Drivers Cry Foul Over 'Union-Busting Tactic'

Bus drivers don't like StarTran's 'final offer,' but they're still on the job

"...on ensuring the long-term sustainability of the public transportation system while offering a very competitive compensation and benefits package...."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Delay of Game

Seaholm, Block 21 challenge the Downtown Domino theory

"...Like trailers for long-awaited blockbusters that won't be released for a..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Austin-San Antonio commuter rail line is rolling down the tracks toward a..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Born to be Reviled

Interstate 35's worst stretch is also its most politically organized -- and that's a problem for TxDOT.

"...vault, protected with mighty steel doors and sensitive security systems -- something akin to the Bat Cave. Instead, they're..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Off the Desk

"...members on our campus, on the campuses of our system, and elsewhere, to realize that open debate at universities..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

The Vicious Cycle

Citywide Bike Plan: a Modest Beginning

"...of a bicycle tour business and a longtime cycling commuter. Though he credits the majority of Austin motorists with..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

Top 10 Transportation Stories

MetroRail finally launches but ...

"...1) METRORAIL LAUNCHES! Two years behind schedule and after a few..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...• Expect to hear a lot less of the MetroRail cars when testing resumes on the commuter-rail line this..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...asking developers to pay their share for a road system that is benefiting their projects and boosting the value..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...report on Seattle's new multi-modal transit program -- light rail, express bus, HOV lanes, commuter rail...."

Jan. 9, 1998 Column

Council and Cap Metro Prepare to Hand Transit Plan to Voters

City's big plan is nearing the station

"...next-to-last stop as they steer the Project Connect transit system plan toward Election Station. At a joint meeting Monday,..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Can't Get There From Here

While suburban rail spends and stumbles, Cap Metro's transit-dependent riders wait at the end of the line

"...while pouring more than $100 million into a new commuter train, the opening of which is two years behind..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"..."Vision: Develop a comprehensive multimodal regional transportation system that safely and efficiently addresses mobility needs over time,..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

Developing Stories: 'Every Day It's Getting Worse'

Strategic Mobility Plan marks a way out of permanent gridlock

"...helicopter). The city is poised to plunge into the rail-transit business – with its central-city circulator Austin Urban Rail..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

What's Wrong With Cap Metro ... and What's Right

The transit agency is good at a few things – like digging itself into a public relations ditch

"...a half-year's delay, the agency announced that its new MetroRail commuter rail line would not meet its planned March..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...that the Community Involvement award was given to "Southwest Trails and Greenways" ["Naked City," News]. The correct name of..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column

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More Light Rail hubbub and a few Naderite cries in the wilderness.

"...letter writers say we shouldn't "rush into" a light rail system without considering alternatives, such as unwieldy monorail. But..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Column

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