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Newsby Alex RomanMay 8, 2023

METRO Webinar to Focus on 'Alternative Fueling' Selection

While “alternative fuels” are now ubiquitous with transit, there are many options for transit operations to choose from and determining the right solution for the right route is now more important than ever.

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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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