The future is here. Electric buses have arrived in Austin… and more are coming.   Last week, Capital Metro (our city's public transportation provider) began testing out an electric bus, with the hopes of adding 40 to our city's fleet by 2024. Over the next few months, Cap...

23 August, 2018 /

Looking for a way to lower your personal carbon footprint? Tired of wasting your days away sitting in Austin traffic? Now might be the time to try something new. On June 3rd, our city's public transportation provider (Capital Metro) rolled out the biggest changes that have ever been...

04 June, 2018 /

Always wanted to try riding the bus? Now might be your chance to start.   Starting on June 3rd, our city's public transportation provider is launching Cap Remap, a massive overhaul of our city's bus routes.    (As you might remember, Cap Remap comes out of a process called Connections 2025, which was...

08 May, 2018 /

 This summer, kids will be able to ride FREE on all of Capital Metro's services. It's all part of a pilot program called "Summer Sun, Late Nights and Family Fun," which is aimed at increasing public transportation ridership throughout Austin.   Increasing ridership is a big goal for Cap Metro, which has seen costs...

08 May, 2018 /

From the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area - A New Equation for Transportation and Accessibility: New Designs and New Routes Equal More Opportunities This program is part of the update study process for the LWV Austin Area position on Transportation. We are collaborating with...

08 April, 2018 /

Could a high-capacity public transit system finally be coming to Austin? Capital Metro is planning on it. Last week, our region's public transportation provider unveiled a draft of its Project Connect plan, which lays out a massive transit network for the Austin region. The plan lists...

06 April, 2018 /

We all know traffic is bad in Austin. We all complain about it. We all wish there was a better way to get around town.     Now's your chance to actually do something about it.     The City of Austin Transportation Department and Capital Metro are hosting "Traffic Jam: Taking...

26 March, 2018 /

Do you have dreams of leaving Austin traffic behind by making the switch to public transportation or bike transit? Want to lower your carbon footprint and drive less, but don't know how?   Smart Trips Austin (a program supported by the City of Austin and Cap Metro) is giving away free...

26 January, 2018 /
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