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A new fare payment system, proposed by CapMetro, would accept debit and credit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

CapMetro proposing new tap-to-pay fare system, announces new services

By Haley McLeod

Public transit provider CapMetro is proposing an update to its fare payment system, recommending a tap-to-pay system that would go into effect beginning in March.

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Amenities could be brought to 11th and 12th street through the cap and stitch initiative, a plan to create public spaces over I-35. (Rendering courtesy Austin Transportation and Public Works Department)

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A stretch of Slaughter Lane in south Austin will be expanded to a six-lane roadway from MoPac to Brodie Lane. (Courtesy city of Austin Transportation and Public Works)

Published 12:44 PM | Jan 6, 2025 CST

Road work to begin on Slaughter Lane in south Austin

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Crews will begin work on lighting improvements at 14 intersections across Austin. (Courtesy city of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department)

Published 9:51 AM | Jan 2, 2025 CST

14 Austin intersections to see improved lighting

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority brought plans for proposed new toll lanes along south MoPac to the public for review through the end of 2024 (Courtesy Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority)

Published 11:33 AM | Dec 23, 2024 CST

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Throughout 2024, the Austin airport has seen several milestones in progress towards its expansion project, which includes plans for a new concourse and approximately 20 additional gates. (Courtesy Dave Wilson)

Published 11:35 AM | Dec 20, 2024 CST

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Published 3:58 PM | Dec 19, 2024 CST

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During the last board meeting of 2024, Austin Transit Partnership officials authorized a $98 million contract for the delivery of Austin's Project Connect light rail. (Community Impact staff)

Published 5:40 PM | Dec 18, 2024 CST

‘Biggest ask yet’: Austin Transit Partnership approves $98M contract for delivery of Project Connect

Published 4:27 PM | Dec 18, 2024 CST

Austin airport officials share travel tips as holiday season approaches

General Motors' Cruise will cease operations of its driverless robotaxi services in Austin and across the nation. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)

Published 2:50 PM | Dec 12, 2024 CST

General Motors retires Cruise robotaxis in Austin, nationwide

City officials have plans thus far to build a public amenity space covering I-35 in central Austin, running from Cesar Chavez to Fourth Street. (Rendering courtesy city of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department)

Updated 3:53 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST