November 21, 2009
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
January Fare Increase Capital Metro is implementing a fare increase on Jan. 18, 2010. Click here to learn more about the new fares
MetroRail trains to begin afternoon/evening testing Nov. 16 Faster, more frequent trains prompt another call to safety for motorists and pedestrians
Capital MetroRail Update - November 18 Capital Metro presented a MetroRail project update at the Board of Directors meeting on Nov. 18. Click the link to view the presentation.
Major detours and traffic congestion expected Beginning Nov. 9, construction will close Brazos Street bus stops, and all NB buses will be detoured to Congress. Customers should expect delays due to increased traffic on Congress Ave.
Changes to the Capital Metro Board State legislation passed this session changes the size and composition of Capital Metro's Board of Directors.
MetroAccess Policy Changes and New Services Effective November 1, 2009 Some MetroAccess service guidelines will be changing effective Nov. 1. The new changes will address customer convenience and concerns about long phone hold times and changes to trip times. The changes will also help the program operate more efficiently.
Ride the Longhorns Express to UT football games Capital Metro will provide shuttle service to the UT home football games, beginning this weekend. UT fans, rest assured, the Longhorns Express will get you to the game on time. Get the details here.
ServicePlan 2020 Capital Metro is undertaking a comprehensive operational analysis to improve and grow our bus system over the next ten years.
Green, Greener, Greenest! Riding Capital Metro is the most effective way to reduce your carbon footprint. It makes a world of difference to our planet.
The Sunset Review of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
What are you paying to commute? Calculate how much it really costs each month when you commute alone by car, and compare it to the $18 - $36 per month for unlimited bus rides or $45 per month for vanpool.
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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