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Facing the Past of I-35 to Create a New Future Together
Photo Credit: David Brendan Hall What comes to mind with you think of I-35? Traffic, protests, segregation? If you could push a button and transform I-35 into something new, what would it be? A massive park, a wider highway, a...
Read More⟶96,396 Reasons Why We Support Project Connect
At last week’s joint meeting with the Capital Metro board, Austin City Council voted to advance Project Connect on its path to a potential November election. We fully support the proposed finance and governance models, including the 8.75-cent tax rate...
Read More⟶Essentials: Food, Transportation & Services during COVID-19
Updated: 05/13/20 Downtown & nearby grocery stores & pharmacies Check their websites or call for the latest information and adjusted hours. Royal Blue Grocery: 7:00 AM-11:59 PM | Delivery and Curbside Available (Congress Ave. store is temporarily closed) Whole Foods...
Read More⟶National Experts Present Preliminary Recommendations for the Future of I-35
On Friday, February 28, we gathered at the historic Huston-Tillotson University to hear the preliminary findings from the Urban Land Institute panel. After a week of touring the project area, interviewing community leaders, and studying the corridor, the panelists prepared...
Read More⟶Downtown Safety Measures Prepares Stakeholders for Spring Festival Season
Representatives from SXSW, Austin Police Department, Austin Transportation Department, Capital Metro and UT Athletics joined us at last week’s Downtown Safety Measures event to help downtown stakeholders prepare for the busy Spring Festival Season. We heard details on upcoming events,...
Read More⟶PRESS RELEASE: Downtown Austin Alliance encourages community to help transform I-35 through central Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – The Downtown Austin Alliance (Downtown Alliance) has embarked on a community-driven effort to develop a roadmap for transforming the land and streetscape surrounding I-35 through central Austin. One of the first steps in the process is to...
Read More⟶Mobility News
Downtown Priority Lanes Painted Red As part of the Guadalupe/Lavaca street transit improvement project, the City and Capital Metro completed the first red paint lanes last summer. Last week, the Austin Transportation Department began adding paint to the existing transit priority...
Read More⟶Downtown Parking Pilot for Construction Site Personnel
The Austin Transportation Department is pursuing a multiyear parking pilot to reduce the impact of parking during construction at downtown sites as the result of a June 2018 City Council resolution. The upcoming pilot program will identify large-scale construction projects...
Read More⟶Join Movability and Apply to be a Best Workplace for Commuters–it’s a win-win!
Applications are now open for the Best Workplace for Commuters 2020!
Read More⟶Community Leaders and Advocates Gathered to Launch Transit for Austin
Yesterday, community members, business leaders, and advocates gathered at the Austin Central Library for the launch of Transit for Austin, a new coalition in support of comprehensive, rapid transit system for Austin.
Read More⟶Mobility & Transportation News
Take a survey on the Austin Trails Pilot Program, check out this new resource for sustainable transportation options in Austin, and don't forget about the temporary road closures and bike lane shift along 4th St.!
Read More⟶Capital Metro Gears Up for Back to School with Service Changes
Capital Metro is kicking off the school year with service improvements! The majority of the following service changes will take effect on Sunday, August 22.
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