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Our projects and programs are all designed to provide new transportation options and to get people involved with the community. If you are with the news media and would like more information, send email requests to , or in Public Relations.
They also can be contacted directly at the numbers below: Adam Shaivitz - 369-6027 Misty Whited - 389-7572 Erica McKewen - 369-6085| 11/4/2009 | Capital Metro Board Approves January Fare Increase: Fare for Senior, Disabled Riders to Remain Free |
| 11/2/2009 | Capital Metro Roadeo Rounds Up Winners: Competitors Advance to State, National & International Roadeos |
| 10/28/2009 | ACC Students to Ride Capital Metro Free: Transit Authority partners with college on new Green Pass program |
| 10/12/2009 | Capital Metro proposes fare increase: Public outreach process resumes |
| 10/12/2009 | Capital Metro Board Appoints Doug Allen Interim President/Chief Executive Officer: |
| 9/30/2009 | Capital Metro President/Chief Executive Officer Fred Gilliam Announces Retirement: |
| 9/28/2009 | Capital Metro Approves FY2010 Budget: The Capital Metro Board of Directors has approved an operating budget for FY2010, which begins Oct. 1. |
| 8/28/2009 | Capital Metro to Propose Balanced Budget Without January Fare Increase: |
| 8/11/2009 | Capital Metro proposes fare increase: Public outreach process to begin |
| 6/16/2009 | June 18 is National Dump the Pump Day: Capital Metro's Challenge: Maximize your 'Green' |
| 6/8/2009 | Capital Metro Responds to TV News Allegation of Rail Incident at MLK Crossing: |
| 6/8/2009 | Capital Metro Wellness Program Recognized for Improving Employee Health and Reducing Costs: |
| 5/14/2009 | Federal Funding Recommended for Capital MetroRapid: $17.39 million for Capital Metro included in President's budget |
| 4/22/2009 | Reigning international bus driving champion and Capital Metro Bus Operator Arthur Murillo will drive to defend his title at the 2009 International Bus Roadeo, May 2, in Seattle.: Three Capital Metro bus and van operators will advance to national and international competitions after winning performances at the Texas State Roadeo, held in Dallas this past weekend. |
| 4/22/2009 | Capital Metro Recognized for its Loss Prevention Efforts: Capital Metro's commitment to financial stewardship and workplace and operational safety earned the Authority a $230,056 equity return check from the Texas Municipal League-Intergovernmental Risk Pool. Capital Metro received the largest return of all 2,644 members of the pool. |
| 4/20/2009 | Make a Difference this Earth Day by Trying Transit: Riding Capital Metro helps reduce greenhouse gases |
| 4/13/2009 | Capital Metro Tests New Bicycle Parking Option: BikeLid Provides Increased Security for Cyclists |
| 4/8/2009 | Capital Metro Roadeo Rounds Up Winners: Competitors Advance to State, National & International Roadeos |
| 3/24/2009 | Capital Metro receives favorable annual financial audit by external auditor: The clean audit was presented to the Capital Metro Board of Directors at their March 23 meeting, along with the FY2008 Certified Annual Financial Report and a comprehensive budget update. Use the link to access the reports. |
| 3/12/2009 | Capital MetroRapid Picks up Momentum: Project Crosses First Major Hurdle towards Federal Funding |
| 2/6/2009 | Come see the train!: Visit us at one of five open house events at MetroRail stations during February. Tour the train, get schedule information, and learn to use the new electronic ticket vending machines. |
| 1/22/2009 | Capital Metro to Stage MetroRail Emergency Drill: |
| 1/21/2009 | Capital Metro partners with Austin and Leander Independent School Districts to teach rail safety: Schools launch rail safety poster contest |
| 12/19/2008 | Capital Metro and StarTran Employees Get in the Spirit of Giving: |
| 12/3/2008 | Ride Capital Metro to the Trail of Lights: Capital Metro is providing shuttles to the Trail of Lights, Dec. 14-23, from Waterloo Park at 14th and Trinity. |
| 11/25/2008 | Capital Metro Announces MetroRail Milestone: Downtown Station to be Completed this Week |
| 11/20/2008 | Capital Metro makes getting to the Long Center and Palmer Events Center easier: Capital Metro will extend the hours of the Congress 'Dillo on Nov. 21-22 until 10:30 p.m. to accommodate the Austin Symphony Orchestra and the Junior League's A Christmas Affair. View a map of all routes that serve the Lady Bird Lake area. |
| 10/30/2008 | FY 2008 ridership up by 2 million trips: In nearly every category, Capital Metro ends the year with ridership gains over 2007. |
| 10/9/2008 | i-Ride campaign wins national AdWheel Award: Capital Metro's i-Ride campaign has won top honors from the American Public Transportation Association for excellence in public transportation marketing and communications. |
| 10/8/2008 | Girl Scouts All Aboard for Rail Safety: Local Scouts to Tour the MetroRail Train and Earn a New Patch |
| 10/7/2008 | Capital Metro Increases Fares October 13: Authority Reminds Customers of Upcoming Fare Change |
| 9/9/2008 | Mike Manor Appointed to Capital Metro Board of Directors: |
| 8/28/2008 | Capital Metro to Purchase Eight New Buses to Provide Expanded Service: Capital Metro Ridership Up More than 12 Percent in July |
| 8/26/2008 | Capital Metro to Offer Free ACL Music Fest Shuttles: Transit Authority Will Announce More Details Soon |
| 8/8/2008 | All Systems -Still- Go!: Capital Metro Makes Significant Headway on Communitywide Long-Range Transit Plan |
| 8/5/2008 | Capital Metro's Fares Proposal Receives Local Government Approval: |
| 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 |
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