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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2017

Texas city launching new bus system GoGeo

GoGeo will have two stops near the Southwestern University campus in Georgetown, which will help students, faculty, and staff that don’t have cars or prefer the convenience and benefits of utilizing public transportation. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2017

Capital Metro, RATP Dev hosting autonomous shuttle demonstration

The demonstration, which will be held March 16 to 17 on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, is designed to illustrate how Capital Metro and RATP Dev are working together to provide new and innovative ways for people to move around Austin, while helping to reduce emissions that can damage the environment.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Capital Metro Board approves transit system overhaul

Key elements of the new plan involve creating a more frequent, reliable and connected network of services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Capital Metro retires last University of Texas shuttle bus

The fleet of burnt orange and white buses has served the UT campus since 1998 and has become a hallmark of Capital Metro’s longstanding partnership with the university.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Texas' Capital Metro testing Alexander Dennis double-deck bus

This two-week pilot program will help Capital Metro’s leadership determine if double-decker buses are a feasible option on heavy commuter corridors such as IH-35, MoPac, and U.S. 183.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2016

CapMetro plan would nearly triple high-frequency routes

The changes recommended in the Connections 2025 draft plan would be implemented in phases over the next 10 years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

AECOM to conduct Capital Metro's Central Corridor Transit analysis

The study is intended to accomplish three key goals: identify short term solutions, identify longer term projects, and develop a funding strategy and timeline for the proposed infrastructure projects.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2015

Texas' Capital Metro taps firm to recommend service enhancements

The agency will look to Transportation Management and Design to use both innovative and proven solutions to help create a more effective and integrated system to address transportation challenges in the rapidly growing Central Texas region.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

Capital Metro building enhanced trip-planning app

Will use HaCon’s timetable information system, HAFAS, which works as a door-to-door information system with real-time data that helps passengers get the most up-to-date information on delays, connection status, service alerts or cancellations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2015

Capital Metro's 30th touts service, development accomplishments

Linda Watson’s fifth year at the agency was also recognized and her outstanding contributions were commended by her peers. To date, Watson’s accomplishments include launching MetroRapid, Austin’s first BRT service, on time and under budget, with ridership already meeting or exceeding expectations.

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