Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Recent News About Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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Project Connect receives federal support with new $900K grant
CapMetro has received a $900,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to enhance transit-oriented development and anti-displacement initiatives for Project Connect in Austin, Texas.
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CapMetro announces new service adjustments effective January
Several changes to CapMetro services will take effect on January 14, 2024.
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CapMetro provides free rides for COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Austin
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to more individuals, CapMetro is offering free rides for those with vaccination appointments within its service area.
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CapMetro offers transport options for Austin City Limits Music Festival
CapMetro is providing several transportation options for attendees of the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park. Special event services will be available on both Sundays, October 6 and 13, with the last trains leaving downtown at 12:30 a.m. each night.
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Austin Transit Partnership holds first meeting; public invited to virtual scoping sessions
Project Connect, the regional transit expansion program in Austin, Texas, is advancing with public meetings and elections for the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) board officers.
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CapMetro offers free rides after 5 p.m. on July Fourth
CapMetro will provide several transportation options this July 4th to encourage the community to attend Independence Day events using their services. Notably, fares will be suspended after 5 p.m. on July 4 for all customers.
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CapMetro offers special service for Austin City Limits Music Festival
CapMetro is set to accommodate thousands of attendees at the 2022 Austin City Limits Music Festival by providing multiple routes to Republic Square. These routes will connect festivalgoers to the free ACL shuttle for both weekends of the event. It is important to note that CapMetro does not operate the shuttle buses between Republic Square and Zilker Park.
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CapMetro partners with PBSC Urban Solutions for MetroBike upgrade
CapMetro announced a partnership with PBSC Urban Solutions, Inc. to update and expand MetroBike, Austin's bike-sharing program. The contract is part of a $20.6 million expansion plan involving CapMetro and the City of Austin.
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CapMetro announces summer service changes effective May 26
CapMetro is set to implement its summer service changes starting Memorial Day Weekend, May 26, 2024. These adjustments are part of the agency's triannual service change aimed at improving on-time performance and efficiency.
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CapMetro suspends MetroRail service over Labor Day weekend for construction
MetroRail service will be suspended during Labor Day Weekend to allow CapMetro to continue construction projects for the future McKalla Station and additional double-tracking work along the 32-mile rail line. The suspension will occur from Friday, September 2 to Monday, September 5, with no MetroRail service available during this period.
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CapMetro commits fully to renewable energy for transit operations
CapMetro has announced its commitment to using 100% renewable energy for all its transit facilities and electric buses. This initiative, part of a broader sustainability effort, sees CapMetro's administrative, maintenance, public facilities, electric buses, staff EVs, and MetroBike Ebikes now powered by Texas wind energy through Austin Energy’s GreenChoice program.
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CapMetro announces major revamp of its bikesharing program
CapMetro today announced the revamp of MetroBike to CapMetro Bikeshare, set to launch later this summer. This significant upgrade will completely revitalize the popular bike-sharing service and introduce new equipment, a new app, and more, offering improved public transportation options for Austin's bike-riding community.
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CapMetro hosts three-day hiring event in Austin
CapMetro Hosts Hiring Event 'Shift Gears to Your Future Career'