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…
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month and we’re recognizing it with a Cap-Tivities issue starring Frankfurt the Wheelie Dog! It’s filled with puzzles and mazes and coloring pages. Dive right in and have some fun while learning about Frankfurt and his friends. Download Cap-Tivities Issue 9 to get started! Click here to…
Did you know that, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration, a person or vehicle is struck by a train at a highway rail grade crossing every four hours? Trains can’t stop quickly. A freight train that is traveling 55 miles per hour can take more than a mile to…
In response to the pandemic, CapMetro has worked around the clock to serve the the Austin community and to promote public health. That’s included implementing several measures to ensure the safety of our staff and customers, providing more than 3.6 million trips since the start of quarantine and providing support…
