We've been talking a lot lately about the future of transportation in Austin. In particular, the possibility of a 2020 election that could allow Austin voters to decide whether or not we want a high capacity transit system. But it's not all just about the...

Sponsored Post - Smart Charge America    Been thinking about making the switch to electric for your next car? A little unsure because you have no idea what it's actually like to own an electric car?   Get all of your questions answered (and have a little fun doing...

Capital Metro is about to buy some electric buses.  For the first time ever.   In April, Cap Metro's board of directors approved a contract to buy up to 10 electric buses, with plans to put them on the  streets by the end of this year.   And that's...

Sponsored Post - MOD Bikes   Been thinking about making an investment in an electric bike? Worried about spending the money without really having the chance to ride one first? Or maybe you have family coming into town and you're looking for a unique way to tour...

Sponsored Post - from MOD Bikes   Looking for a new way to get around town (without a car)? Now's the time to try out an electric bicycle because MOD Bikes is running a special Valentine's Day offer.    Now through February 17th, they're giving away a date night (which includes a one-night stay at the new Carpenter...

Sponsored Post - from Smart Charge America    On the hunt for a new charging station for your electric car? Want one for free?   In honor of the new year, Smart Charge America is giving away two free electric car charging stations. All you have to do to participate is fill out this form>>   Up...

Flashback to the year 2000. Austin puts a rail system on the ballot and it fails by about 2,000 votes. Flashback to 2014, Austinites once again have the opportunity to vote on rail and once again, it fails.   So what comes next for the future of...

Austin is a creative city. But how can we harness that creativity to tackle some of our city's problems?   Like traffic?   That's the topic for the upcoming "Creative Placemaking Summit ATX," which kicks off on Thursday, September 27th. Hosted in partnership between the City of Austin Transportation Department, Capital Metro,...

Want to earn a free B-cycle membership? Love music?   Then this opportunity is just the thing for you. Austin B-cycle is looking for volunteers to help shuttle bikes around town during ACL fest in October. Your work will help ensure that people have a way to get to the festival without...