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Capital Metro released new renderings Oct. 26 of its proposed Project Connect expansion, which voters will decide Nov. 3. This rendering shows a Blue Line light rail train at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. (Rendering courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
6:34 PM Oct 26, 2020 CDT
In final week of early voting, here is what Austin residents should know about Project Connect
Capital Metro celebrated the opening of a renovated and expanded downtown Austin MetroRail hub Oct. 19. (Courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
7:50 AM Oct 20, 2020 CDT
Capital Metro opens downtown Austin station and more Central Texas news
Photo of the downtown metro station
Austin
2:14 PM Oct 19, 2020 CDT
Expanded MetroRail station opens in Austin's downtown
A MetroRail train enters Crestview Station in North Austin. Early voting opened Oct. 13 for the Nov. 3 election. Voters in Austin will decide whether to approve a property tax increase to fund Project Connect, a plan to expand public transportation in the area with three light rail lines, an underground trail station and more additions. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:00 AM Oct 13, 2020 CDT
Breaking down the numbers for Project Connect: Here is what tax bills would look like for Austin homeowners
The 5.5-acre property at 6909 Ryan Drive has been used as an Austin Energy storage site for years. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:44 PM Aug 28, 2020 CDT
Austin preparing to turn 5.5-acre Ryan Drive storage lot into housing, parkland development
A Red Line MetroRail train moves through the Crestview station on July 22. Capital Metro and the City of Austin are deciding on a framework to send to voters to raise funding for the public transit agency's Project Connect plan. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:00 PM Jul 22, 2020 CDT
Austin to consider lower initial property tax impact for $10B Project Connect plan
Renderings show plans for a transit station as part of Capital Metro's Project Connect. (Rendering courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
5:47 PM May 22, 2020 CDT
Changes to Project Connect plan add $60 million to local cost estimate
A Capital Metro bus drives through downtown Austin. On March 18, the public transit agency will begin running reduced service on limited routes. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
11:26 AM Mar 17, 2020 CDT
Capital Metro announces service reductions, braces for financial hit
From left: Brian Buchanan of HDR, Greg Canally of the city of Austin, Reinet Marneweck of Capital Metro and Jackie Nirenberg of Capital Metro give a presentation to Austin City Council and the Capital Metro Board of Directors on March 9 at Austin City Hall. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
4:42 PM Mar 9, 2020 CDT
Plan for light rail, underground tunnel, other public transit options in Austin to cost $9.6B
Capital Metro is proposing new public transit options, including rail in dedicated transit-only lanes that are separated from traffic. (Rendering courtesy Capital Metro)
Austin
12:00 AM Mar 6, 2020 CST
Capital Metro unveils new details of plan to overhaul public transit, including rail through downtown Austin
Just north of the Texas Capitol, construction is underway for a project that will add a tree-lined mall and two state office buildings. Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper
Austin
1:03 PM Nov 20, 2019 CST
Four ongoing transportation updates to know in Central Austin
The Broadmoor Campus is proposed to have a new MetroRail station. (Rendering courtesy Brandywine Realty Trust)
Austin
8:40 PM Nov 14, 2019 CST
City to work with Capital Metro on financing new Broadmoor and McKalla Place rail stations as development boom looms
Austin Metro
3:28 PM Apr 2, 2019 CDT
Downtown MetroRail station to be renovated, plus four other transportation updates in Central Austin
Austin Metro
2:34 PM Mar 1, 2019 CST
Five transportation projects to know this month in Central Austin
Austin Metro
4:00 PM Dec 27, 2017 CST
Capital Metro to offer free and extended service on New Year's Eve
Austin Metro
1:00 PM Nov 24, 2017 CST
East Austin mixed-use development Plaza Saltillo announces tenants
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Riders can expect some service adjustments on the METRORail Red Line on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.(Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
11:11 AM
METRORail Red Line improvements prompt temporary service interruption
The ice cream parlor will offer more than 50 flavors of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet, ice, and fat-free, no-sugar-added ice cream available by the quart, pint, scoop or cone. (Courtesy Handel's Homemade Ice Cream)
Houston
7:00 AM
Handel's ice cream shop to open in Spring and more Houston-area news
METRORail Red Line passengers can expect some service disruptions Sept. 12 and 13. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
3:15 PM
METRORail Red Line improvements prompt weekend service interruptions
West Parmer Lane
Austin
4:45 AM
I-35 construction starts south of Pflugerville and 3 other transportation updates every Northwest Austin resident should know
Burnet Road and Braker Lane
Austin
1:15 PM
City pushing to finish Burnet Road improvements before Austin FC stadium opener
METRO saw a 53% drop in total monthly ridership in May 2020 compared to last year. Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Houston
12:00 PM
METRO: Transit ridership fell 53% in May compared to last year
METRORail
Houston
5:00 AM
METRORail to interrupt weekend service for maintenance
The June 2 march will culminate with a rally at the steps of Houston City Hall. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Houston
9:30 PM
Houston city buildings, some METRO services planned to shut down ahead of June 2 march for George Floyd
Park & Rides will resume limited services beginning May 18. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
12:00 PM
METRO to reopen Park & Rides on limited basis May 18
METRO saw a 25% drop in monthly ridership numbers in March 2020 compared March 2019. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
2:30 PM
METRO: March 2020 transit ridership down 25% compared to last year