Construction began to improve transit on Guadalupe and Lavaca Streets. Following these changes, each bus traveling through the corridor will move approximately 18% faster, with 65 seconds saved during peak evening travel periods.
Category Archives: Downtown News
New Board Members Announced & Annual Report Released at Annual Meeting
At our 2019 annual meeting last week, our president and CEO Dewitt Peart shared an overview of major accomplishments and updates from the 2018-19 fiscal year including progress on the Downtown Vision. Guests also heard brief presentations and remarks from Mayor Steve Adler and Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke on Project Connect.
Resolution Re-envisions the Eastern Part of Downtown
The Austin City Council passed a comprehensive resolution that initiates bold yet thoughtful re-envisioning of the eastern portion of downtown, including among other things, the expansion of the Austin Convention Center that begins with Scenario 5 of the UT Center for Sustainable Development Convention Center Study.
Downtown Austin Alliance welcomes Salt & Time Café to Republic Square
The Downtown Austin Alliance, along with Ben Runkle, founder of the nationally recognized local butcher shop and salumeria Salt & Time, have partnered to bring Salt & Time Café to Republic Square. The highly anticipated café is expected to open in late summer or early fall after interior build-out.
Help Shape the Future of Austin Parks
The Austin Parks & Recreation Department invites you to join us at the second set of community meetings to review initial findings from the analysis of park, recreation, program needs in Austin, and all community input to date.
ASMP Adopted by City Council
The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) was adopted by City Council on April 11. The goal outlined in the ASMP is to decrease the number of solo commuters from 74% to 50% over the next 20 years. This can be accomplished by moving people to other transportation options such as public transit, telecommuting and other solo-driving alternatives.
Vision Zero Texas Panel Discussion and Reception this Wednesday
Learn about the progress of Vision Zero Texas efforts statewide at a free panel discussion this Wednesday at the Capitol. The event is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend.
Art City Austin Celebrated it’s 69th Year at Republic Square
Art City Austin’s return to downtown last weekend was a blast! Art Alliance Austin transformed the square into an immersive experience, showcasing Austin’s creative spirit through visual, musical, and culinary arts.
CapMetro Downtown Station Construction Update
Construction is underway on the new downtown station! As of Sunday, April 7, 4th Street will be closed from Sabine to IH-35 to accommodate work in that area.