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Transit & Health in Black Communities

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 Celebrates Black History Month

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…

CapMetro’s 2021 Year in Review

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…

Winter Storm 2021 After-Action Report

CapMetro played a critical role in supporting our community during the unprecedented winter storm last February. Our team, in particular our frontline team members, ensured that our neighbors had access to warmth, water, food and critical transportation. In addition to taking care of our neighbors during this emergency, we took…

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