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Austin
2:14 PM Oct 19, 2020 CDT
Expanded MetroRail station opens in Austin's downtown
Project Connect, Capital Metro's public transportation expansion plan, would include three light-rail lines running through the city and underground train stations downtown. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:28 PM May 26, 2020 CDT
Is now the right time to rethink transit in Austin? Local leaders respond to community questions about Project Connect
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
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett said $104 million will be coming from Washington, D.C., to Austin for public transportation. (Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:44 PM Apr 2, 2020 CDT
Federal dollars could help soften impact of ridership declines for Capital Metro, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Fifth Street in Austin sits empty March 25 after the city and county enacted stay-at-home orders to encourage social distancing and prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the community. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
11:47 AM Apr 2, 2020 CDT
Four Capital Metro employees test positive for coronavirus, including three bus operators
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Construction on the MetroRail line includes adding double tracking, Positive Train Control communication systems and a new downtown rail station.
Austin Metro
9:45 AM
Capital Metro’s investment in federally mandated Positive Train Control rises to $77.26 million
Capital Metro's board approved a $1.4 billion contract with MV Transportation for all bus operations and maintenance.
Austin Metro
5:23 PM
Capital Metro board OKs $1.4 billion contract to consolidate bus operations, maintenance
The downtown Austin MetroRail station on Fourth Street was originally built to be a temporary platform.
Austin Metro
7:44 PM
Construction starts in April on new $30M MetroRail station in downtown Austin
Capital Metro will study different modes of transit such as bus-rapid transit on corridors throughout the region, including on North Lamar Boulevard.
Austin Metro
6:06 PM
Project Connect vision map for regional transit in Central Texas moves forward
Capital Metro renewed agreements with Austin Community College and The University of Texas for services for students.
Austin Metro
5:16 PM
Capital Metro changes service agreements with Austin Community College, University of Texas
More recreation and entertainment spots opened around Katy in the last few years.
Houston Metro
8:00 AM
Katy area turning itself into ‘destination’ for families, tourists
Capital Metro named Randy Clarke as finalist as its new president/CEO. Board Chairman Wade Cooper said Clarke's experience could be key to helping the agency expand its rail operations.
Austin Metro
4:02 PM
Capital Metro approves president/CEO contract, new leader starts March 7
Capital Metro named Randy Clarke as finalist as its new president/CEO. Board Chairman Wade Cooper said Clarke's experience could be key to helping the agency expand its rail operations.
Austin Metro
1:30 PM
Capital Metro names Randy Clarke sole finalist for president/CEO role
Capital Metro's board of directors is in the midst of selecting a new leader to manage the agency's bus and rail system.
Austin Metro
11:54 AM
Capital Metro president/CEO candidates value the transit experience, regional growth
Capital Metro board members said goodbye to President/CEO Linda Watson at her final board meeting Dec. 18. Watson announced her retirement July 31.
Austin Metro
3:53 PM
Capital Metro will name its new president/CEO on Jan. 9