Austin continued to profess its support for electric vehicles with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for Electric Drive, a new electric transportation hub in downtown Austin. Located along West 2nd Street near the Seaholm Power Plant, Electric Drive features: Dedicated parking for two electric vehicle charging stations...
Some major improvements are coming to Austin's only local train system, the MetroRail. Two new MetroRail trains arrived last week from their manufacturer in Switzerland (and two more will arrive in April). In addition to adding more trains, Capital Metro is also adding more double...
We all know that traffic is a problem in Central Texas. That's why municipalities and government agencies throughout the region have launched several different transportation planning efforts. But, with all of these plans, it can be hard to keep track of everything. That's why we put together this list: 1....
Always dreamed of owning an electric car? Well now might be the time to buy. Smart Charge America and Austin-area Nissan dealerships have teamed up to offer massive group buy discounts through March 31st. Austinites who sign up for the group buy can earn up to...
Have an outgrown, underutilized, or gently used bike lying around the house? Give it a second life with the new "Keep Kids and Bikes Moving" campaign, launched this month by Earth Day Austin, the Bicycle Sport Shop, and the Yellow Bike Project. Throughout the month...
After months of studies, discussions, and debates Capital Metro's new plan to improve our city's public transportation system has finally been approved. The plan is called Connections 2025 and its main goal is to boost public transit ridership by increasing the frequency on many of...
Austin took a bold move last week in making the city a global leader in automated electric vehicle adoption. A resolution passed by City Council directs the City Manager to create a "New Mobility Electric/Autonomous Vehicle Plan" that will: Prepare the city to be a...
Interested in bikes and bike transportation? Then these events are for you. The City of Austin's Transportation Department has just launched a new community conversation series called "Walk + Bike Talks." Over the next month they'll be hosting nearly a dozen public meetings on increasing...
How can technology help Austin solve some of its biggest problems? That's what the city will be exploring over the coming months with some help from the Smart Cities Readiness Challenge Grant. Austin is one of five cities to win this competitive grant, which will...
Always considered getting an electric vehicle, but not sure if you're ready to take the plunge? There's a website for that. Austin Energy has just launched a useful new tool, called "Is An Electric Vehicle Right for Me?". The website allows you to compare and contrast...