Austin FC season is in full swing and CapMetro is a great way to get to the game. Getting to and from the game safely is the most important goal of the night! According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, someone is struck by a train at a highway rail…
Pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders: Did you know that walking along railroad tracks is trespassing? It’s illegal, but most importantly it is deadly. Railroad tracks and the nearby right of way are private property with access strictly limited to railroad personnel and those who have been granted permission. It may…
At CapMetro, safety is our core value. The National Safety Council made June National Safety Month to help us keep each other safe – in the workplace or any place. CapMetro wants everyone to be safe while taking transit, driving, walking or riding scooters or bikes.
Throughout our time talking about Project Connect, we’ve been clear that an investment in transit is an investment in equity. What we mean by that is that public transportation ridership is heavily weighted toward low-income communities and people of color. And so when we improve our services, those benefits go…
CapMetro honors Black History Month each February and this year’s national theme of Black Health and Wellness hits home particularly as we approach two years of living in a pandemic. The national theme lets us focus our thoughts on an issue that’s important for the entire community. It also ensures…
The 2021 fiscal year was one of the busiest, most challenging and exciting years for CapMetro. Voters approved Project Connect, a transformational system expansion that will improve mobility throughout the region and make Austin a more equitable and livable city. We continued to improve safety measures at our facilities and…
