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September 2, 2010

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

Capital MetroRail Testing Capital Metro will conduct rail testing on Thursday, Sept. 2 to determine the feasibility of midday and Friday evening rail service. Expect to see trains running most of the day.

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Capital Metro has published a draft FY2011 operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Plan for public comment. The Capital Metro Board will host a public hearing on the budget on Sept. 20.

January 2011 Service Change Capital Metro is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the transit system that, if approved, would take effect January 16, 2011. Click on the link to see if the changes will affect you.

Fall Service Change Capital Metro has implemented many changes to bus service, effective Sunday, Aug. 22. Find out if the changes affect your ride. Click on the link to see the new schedules and maps. You may also view a summary of all of the changes here.

Labor Day Service and Bus Detours for the Austin Triathlon In observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 6, Capital Metro will operate its Sunday schedule. UT Shuttles and Capital MetroRail will not be in service, and MetroAccess subscription trips will be cancelled. Buses will also be detoured for the Austin Triathlon.

Proposed Freight Siding Project Central Texas Rail Terminal, LLC, is proposing to build and operate an ethanol receipt facility to be served by Capital Metro's freight railroad near U.S. 290 and Decker Lane. Click on the link for a project overview.

Policy Change: Tobacco Free Transit facilities In order to protect customers and employees from secondhand smoke, the Capital Metro Board of Directors has adopted a policy to make transit facilities tobacco free.

MetroAccess Proposed Policy Changes Capital Metro is considering several changes to MetroAccess policies in order to ensure the sustainability of the service. Click on the link to learn more about the options being discussed.

Sunset Report Click here to learn more about the Sunset Commission's review of Capital Metro, including the most current information about the process and Capital Metro's progress on implementing the recommendations in the report.

Green, Greener, Greenest! Riding Capital Metro is the most effective way to reduce your carbon footprint. It makes a world of difference to our planet.

What are you paying to commute? Calculate how much it really costs each month when you commute alone by car, and compare it to the $28 - $70 per month for unlimited rides or $60 per month for vanpool.


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