Capital MetroRail Update from Fred Gilliam
Thank you for your continued interest in the Capital MetroRail project. We have made significant progress over the past month, and we are closer to identifying a new opening date for the Red Line. We will complete the remaining milestones and ensure proper safety and operation of all systems before we open the service to passengers.
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Capital Metro and the 81st Texas Legislature
As the last day the Governor can sign or veto bills, June 21 marked the real end of Texas’ 81st Legislature. While Capital Metro experienced some legislative disappointments, we were successful in securing some additional tools that will help Capital Metro better develop and operate the 21st-century transit system that Central Texas needs.
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ServicePlan 2020
Capital Metro is undertaking a comprehensive operational analysis to streamline and generally improve every aspect of our bus service. The resulting recommendations of the study ServicePlan 2020 will become a roadmap for growth over the next 10 years.
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MetroAccess Operator Wins 2nd at Nationals
Capital MetroAccess Van Operator Jeff Mercer brought home a 2nd place trophy from the National Paratransit Roadeo in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 31.
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Farewell to Brewster McCracken
At the May 18 board meeting, the Capital Metro Board of Directors honored former Austin Mayor Pro Tem and outgoing Capital Metro Board Member Brewster McCracken for his leadership and contributions to Capital Metro.
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Ride Capital Metro to 4th of July Festivities
Forget about traffic and leave the driving to us this 4th of July holiday. The Austin Symphony 4th of July Concert and Fireworks will be hosted at the Long Center and Auditorium Shores, and Capital Metro has several routes that will get you to/from the festivities.
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National Dump the Pump Day
National Dump the Pump Day was Thursday, June 18, and Capital Metro celebrated with a couple of fun events to promote the green benefits of transit, encourage ridership and engage our customers. Riding public transportation is the single greatest action you can take to reduce your carbon footprint.
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