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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 2, 2025

Austin's CapMetro Celebrates 40 Years of Connecting Central Texas

The agency reflects on four decades of serving the community and prepares for the future with Transit Plan 2035 and Project Connect.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesJuly 2, 2025

CapMetro's Driverless Breakthrough: How Austin's Transit Agency Revolutionizes the Bus Yard

From cost savings to tighter parking, the Austin agency's driverless yard tech delivers significant results for fleet efficiency and zero-emission goals.

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An aerial rendering of ATP's light rail in Austin.
Newsby Elora HaynesJune 26, 2025

Inside ATP’s RFP Process for Landmark Austin Light Rail System

Earlier this month, the final design and construction contract were released as the city prepares to break ground on its first light rail system in 2027.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 19, 2025

3 New Transit Chiefs Highlight Latest People Movement

In this latest edition, METRO covers the latest announcements at MV Transportation, ENC, and STV.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2025

Feds Cancel $60M in Grants for Texas High-Speed Rail Project

The project was originally announced as a purely private venture, but as the cost estimates dramatically ballooned, the Texas Central Railway proposal became dependent on Amtrak and federal dollars for development work.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 14, 2024

Vonlane Celebrates 10-Year Milestone

Since May 2014, Vonlane has expanded to over 500 weekly trips throughout Texas and with additional routes added in 2022 in Tennessee and Georgia.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanOctober 9, 2023

Women in Transportation: Meredith Greene

Meredith Greene has built a 20-year career in public transportation with a passion and confidence that she found along the way. Now, Greene shares how other women working in transit can find theirs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 1, 2023

Vonlane to Open 60 New Departures

Vonlane had been operating 370 one-way departures every week throughout the year and will increase this number to 430 trips per week in Texas.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 18, 2023

Vonlane Expands Tennessee Routes

The addition includes daily service and 40 weekly departures beginning May 26.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 14, 2023

MCI to Deliver 30 Luxury J4500s to Sam's Limousine

The luxury coaches also will be equipped with MCI’s latest Advance Driver Assistance Systems, which include collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control, along with 360 degree exterior cameras to help drivers prevent road incidents.

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