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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 25, 2023

APTA Honors Public Transportation Providers

The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 13, 2023

CapMetro BRT Projects Land $66M in Fed Funding

New electric battery-powered buses for the two routes will expand service without contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 1, 2023

CapMetro Names President/CEO

Dottie Watkins began her permanent role as president/CEO on Jan. 30, 2023.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 3, 2023

CapMetro Orders Chargers to Support Zero-Emission Mobility

The purchase is part of CapMetro’s five-year contract with New Flyer for up to 171 battery-electric buses and 427 chargers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 9, 2022

CapMetro Awards Tolar Contract for Bus Shelters

The $8,365,350 contract begins with a one-year base period with an option for four additional years.

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ArticlesSeptember 2, 2022

Deriving the Bus: Building Today’s Facility for Tomorrow’s Buses

It’s easy to buy a bus, but the infrastructure necessary to operate, maintain, and store a fleet of them isn’t necessarily so easy, particularly if you’re switching from diesel to electric. It’s costly. And it can take a long time to put in place.

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Mobility Hub Projects are Abundant; Each Requires Diverse Types of Contracting Partners

Public officials in Austin, Texas hope that an ongoing multi-billion-dollar transit authority project there will reduce automobile traffic by 50% when completed. Whether that goal is reachable or not is undetermined, but the project is indicative of a shift in public transit throughout the country.

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NewsMay 25, 2022

CapMetro Board of Directors Names Watkins as Interim CEO

Dottie Watkins is slated to begin her new role this summer. 

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NewsMay 25, 2022

San Antonio's VIA Unveils Fully Integrated Bikeshare, Transit Payments

The new offering, available in the Transit app, enables riders to plan a multimodal trip, purchase a transit pass, and unlock a bike with just a few taps.

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NewsApril 15, 2022

Bytemark Enables 'Occupancy Info' in Austin

The incorporation of “Occupancy Status” on the CapMetro application will assist riders by allowing them to choose a different trip if they believe a vehicle is too full for their individual comfort level.

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