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They also can be contacted directly at the numbers below: Adam Shaivitz - 369-6027 Misty Whited - 389-7572 Erica McKewen - 369-6085| 7/22/2008 | Capital Metro sees double-digit ridership increases in June: More people are trying public transportation, and Capital Metro is adding service to the busiest routes. |
| 7/17/2008 | New Regulations Limit Capital Metro Event Shuttles: Transit Authority Encourages Use of Existing Routes |
| 7/14/2008 | Capital Metro Customer Satisfaction Scores Among Highest in the Nation: Survey Shows Customers Very Satisfied with Bus Service |
| 7/1/2008 | Board Approves New Service Expansion Policy: Capital Metro Takes Steps to Serve Needs of Growing Community |
| 6/26/2008 | Ridership Increases Again!: We've added more service to two of our busiest routes and have some tips for riders. |
| 6/24/2008 | Ride the Bus to the July 4 Celebration: Catch one of the many routes to Auditorium Shores for the Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks. Or, ride the bus to celebrate in Leander or Lago Vista. |
| 6/11/2008 | Learn to Ride Capital Metro and Save Your Wallet: Gear up for Dump the Pump Day and get a free seven-day pass |
| 6/3/2008 | Capital Metro's Ridership Increases with National Trend: Public Transit Saves Money, Reduces Stress |
| 5/27/2008 | Capital Metro Drivers Deliver Smooth Rides Everyday: Read the Austin American-Statesman's profile of Richard Nichols, just one of our 500 customer service- and safety-oriented bus operators. |
| 5/20/2008 | Chairman Lee Walker Receives Honors and Praise at his Last Capital Metro Board meeting: Chairman Walker's tenure was capped with tributes and praise during his last board meeting on May 19. Walker has retired from the board after ten years of service. |
| 5/7/2008 | Capital Metro Bus Operator Arthur Murillo Wins International Bus Roadeo: Capital Metro's finest claimed three medals in this prestigious annual competition of the country's best bus operators and mechanics. |
| 5/1/2008 | 1,500 Public Transportation Professionals to Visit Capital Metro: Capital Metro hosts the 2008 American Public Transportation Association Bus & Paratransit Conference, May 3-7. |
| 4/28/2008 | Capital Metro hosts 2008 International Bus Roadeo: Capital Metro's highly-skilled bus operators and mechanics will go head-to-head with others from throughout the nation in this highly competitive and entertaining event. |
| 4/22/2008 | Ride, Reuse, Reduce: Capital Metro and Keep Austin Beautiful encourage earth-friendly behaviors, on Earth Day and every day. |
| 4/3/2008 | Capital Metro Recognized for Successful Loss Prevention Efforts: |
| 3/31/2008 | Capital Metro Board Chairman Lee Walker Announces Retirement: Capital Metro Board Chair to retire May 31 after 10 years of service. |
| 3/26/2008 | Capital Metro Hosts Commuter Rail Symposium: Transit Executives to Tour MetroRail System |
| 3/19/2008 | Capital Metro Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Dwight Ferrell Resigns: Ferrell to Join Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority |
| 3/12/2008 | Save Your Budget, Dump the Pump: Capital Metro Encourages Drivers to Take Public Transit |
| 3/11/2008 | Austin's i-Ride beats LA Metro!: i-Ride vs. Miss Traffic, you've gotta read this! Check out this article from a transit blog site about our contest!! |
| 3/5/2008 | Capital Metro has selected Doug Allen: to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. |
| 3/3/2008 | Ride Free On Election Day:: Capital Metro to Waive Fares for Voters on March 4 |
| 2/13/2008 | Capital Metro Launches i-Ride Contest: Winners Could Become Local Star |
| 2/12/2008 | i-Ride, Do you?: Capital Metro Launches New Interactive Contest |
| 2/11/2008 | Capital Metro and StarTran Announce Terry Garcia Crews as StarTran General Manager: |
| 1/16/2008 | MLK Holiday: Capital Metro is providing free shuttles to the MLK Community March and Festival on Monday, Jan. 21. All other Capital Metro services will operate on a Saturday schedule on the MLK holiday. |
| 1/11/2008 | Capital Metro Adds New Express Route: Spring 2008 Service Change Takes Effect Jan. 13 |
| 1/9/2008 | Capital Metro Schedule Books on Sale Today: Authority to Charge $1 Fee for Book |
| 1/7/2008 | MetroRail Testing: Capital Metro is currently testing its commuter rail vehicles. |
| 1/3/2008 | Dump the Pump, Ride the Bus: Central Texans Can Beat the High Cost and Stress of Driving |
| 12/27/2007 | Free Shuttles to First Night Austin: Capital Metro will provide free shuttle service to the third annual First Night Austin celebration of the arts on New Year's Eve in Downtown Austin. |
| 12/17/2007 | Capital MetroRail is on the Move: On Track Testing Begins Tonight |
| 12/13/2007 | Celebrate the Holidays with Capital Metro at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar: |
| 12/6/2007 | Ride Capital Metro to Trail of Lights: Authority to Offer $1 Shuttles to Annual Holiday Event |
| 12/4/2007 | Changes to Destinations Schedule Books: We regret that we can no longer offer a free printed version of the Destinations Schedule book. Capital Metro is now selling its schedule books for a nominal fee of $1 in our Transit Store and on our Web site |
| 11/19/2007 | Capital Metro Holiday Service Schedule: |
| 11/2/2007 | Capital Metro Offers Free Shuttles for Race for the Cure: |
| 10/31/2007 | Capital Metro Offers Safe Ride on Halloween: Authority Provides E-Bus Service Oct. 31 |
| 10/23/2007 | Two Capital MetroRail Trains Arrive in Austin: Authority to Begin Testing Vehicles by Mid-November |
| 9/7/2007 | Capital Metro Employee Receives Prestigious Award: Nancy Crowther Honored with 2007 Governor's Trophy |
| 9/4/2007 | Capital Metro's Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC): The September meeting of Capital Metro's Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC) will be postponed due to the Labor Day holiday. CSAC will meet at 6 pm on Tuesday September 11th at 323 Congress Avenue. More information on CSAC may be found at http://www.capmetro.org/news/csac.asp |
| 8/10/2007 | Capital Metro Selects Randy Hume as Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration: |
| 8/8/2007 | Notice of Public Meetings/Hearing for January (Spring) 2008 Service Changes : Capital Metro is proposing to implement route and schedule adjustments to route services on January 13, 2008 (Spring). |
| 7/17/2007 | Paratransit Operations Update: |
| 7/10/2007 | Capital Metro Selects Andrea Lofye as Vice President and Chief of Staff: |
| 6/29/2007 | And the Winner Is...: See who won the Dump the Pump Day Contest! |
| 6/26/2007 | Capital Metro Manager Receives Prestigious Award: Aida Berduo Douglas recognized by Conference of Minority Transportation Officials |
| 6/20/2007 | Capital Metro services will operate on a Sunday schedule on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.: In addition to the Sunday schedule, we are adding Night Owl Service for the convenience of customers who may wish to attend the Fourth of July fireworks. The Night Owls will be in operation beginning at 10 PM that evening. All Capital Metro routes will run on their regular schedules on Thursday, July 5. Independence Day schedule information is also available on page 2 of Capital Metro schedule books, on the Information Display Units at bus stop locations and on the C |
| 6/18/2007 | Capital Metro Sponsors Summer Breakthrough: Authority Donates 300 Bus Passes to Academic Program |
| 6/7/2007 | Austin City Council Member Mike Martinez Named to Capital Metro Board of Directors.: |
| 6/5/2007 | Capital Metro Celebrates All Systems Go Milestone: Leander Station offers new amenities, future rail service |
| 5/25/2007 | Dump the Pump with Capital Metro: Authority Encourages Drivers to Save Money, Take the Bus. |
| 5/21/2007 | Capital Metro Introduces New System Map: New Map Provides Easier Access to Route and Schedule Information |
| 5/1/2007 | South Central Transit Center Construction to Begin: New Facility Will Anchor Expanded Services in South Austin |
| 4/30/2007 | Capital Metro Receives Diversity Leadership Award: Authority Recognized by Women in Transportation |
| 4/25/2007 | Capital Metro Receives Budget Presentation Award: Authority Recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association |
| 4/20/2007 | Capital Metro Continues Support of DOWNTOWN TV Program: Emmy-award winning show is back for a third season. |
| 4/20/2007 | Save the Earth - Ride the Bus: Capital Metro Strengthens Commitment to Clean Air |
| 4/12/2007 | Fall 2007 Service Change: Changes to service to become effective August 26, 2007. |
| 4/3/2007 | Capital Metro Wrangles Roadeo Top Honors: Competitors Advance to National, International Roadeos |
| 4/2/2007 | Capital Metro Strengthens Clean Air Commitment: Fuel Additive Will Reduce Emissions |
| 3/29/2007 | Capital Metro Saddles Up for 2007 Roadeo: Local and State Competitions Showcase Abilities |
| 3/27/2007 | Capital MetroRail is on Track: Assembly of First Urban Commuter Rail Train is Complete |
| 3/8/2007 | Capital Metro Joins Google Transit: Web Site offers Public Transit Trip Planning for Austin Area |
| 3/2/2007 | Capital Metro Celebrates 183A Grand Opening: Authority to Provide Shuttle Service for Event |
| 2/21/2007 | Capital Metro Honored for Employee Programs: Authority Receives Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award |
| 2/14/2007 | Capital Metro honored by Texas Transit Association: Agency Awarded Outstanding Metropolitan Transit Authority |
| 2/8/2007 | Capital Metro Hosts Conference of Regional Transit Officials : South West Transit Association Event Promotes Partnerships |
| 2/1/2007 | Changes to Service for Summer 2007: Capital Metro is implementing minor route and schedule adjustments to become effective May 27, 2007. |
| 2/1/2007 | Capital Metro Launches Corporate Pass Pilot Program: Whole Foods Market Makes a Greener Transit Choice |
| 1/31/2007 | Capital Metro kicks off Corporate Pass Pilot Program: Whole Foods Market Joins Innovative Public Transportation Project |
| 1/25/2007 | Leander Park and Ride is Open: Buses started rolling on March 19 as the All Systems Go Plan reached another milestone |
| 1/23/2007 | Capital Metro Board Approves Safety Belts Purchase: New Wheelchair Securement Belts will Facilitate Bus Safety for Passengers and Operators |
| 1/17/2007 | CAPITAL METRO WORK SESSION IS CANCELED: |
| 1/16/2007 | Media Advisory: Regular Capital Metro Bus Service to End at 8:00 p.m. |
| 1/5/2007 | Trail of Lights Food Drive: Capital Metro Celebrates Successful Food Drive |
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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