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They also can be contacted directly at the numbers below: Adam Shaivitz - 369-6027 Misty Whited - 389-7572 Erica McKewen - 369-6085| 7/27/2010 | Capital Metro Gets High Marks from Bus Riders: Survey Results Show Satisfied Customers |
| 7/26/2010 | Capital Metro Board Hires Linda Watson: On July 26, the Capital Metro Board approved the contract with Linda Watson for the position of Capital Metro president and chief executive officer. She will begin leading the Authority on Aug. 16. |
| 7/23/2010 | Capital Metro Celebrates 20 Years of Accessible Transportation: |
| 7/9/2010 | Proposed Policy Change: Tobacco Free Transit facilities: Capital Metro is inviting the community to provide feedback on a proposed policy that would make the boarding areas of transit centers, park & rides and MetroRail stations tobacco free. |
| 7/7/2010 | Capital MetroRail Service Advisory: Afternoon MetroRail service will operate as scheduled today, July 7. |
| 7/2/2010 | 25th Anniversary: Capital Metro began service on July 1, 1985. We're looking forward to the next great 25 years! |
| 6/17/2010 | Capital Metro Board Offers President/CEO Position to Linda S. Watson : Capital Metro Board of Directors voted unanimously to begin negotiations with Linda S. Watson for the position of President/Chief Executive Officer. |
| 6/16/2010 | Ride Capital Metro free on June 17: National Dump the Pump Day is Thursday, June 17, and you can ride Capital Metro free that day with a coupon available here. Be an Ozone Action Hero and dump the pump. |
| 6/9/2010 | Capital Metro Becomes Mayor's Fitness Council Partner: Transit Authority Recognized for Commitment to Employees' Health |
| 5/27/2010 | Freight Rail Recognition: Capital Metro, Austin Western Railroad and Capitol Aggregates are the 2010 recipients of the Argus Rail Business Win-Win Award. |
| 5/18/2010 | FY2011 Budget Development: Capital Metro is developing its budget for the 2011 fiscal year, and we asked for your transportation priorities before we begin. Click the link to see how the community responded, and what's next in the budget development process. |
| 5/17/2010 | Capital Metro President/CEO Finalists: The Capital Metro Board of Directors is in the process of selecting a new leader for the transit agency. Click the link to learn more about the two finalists and watch some of the videos from meetings with the candidates. |
| 5/11/2010 | Capital Metro Board names two finalists for president/CEO: The Capital Metro Board has named Deborah Wathen Finn and Linda S. Watson as finalists for president/CEO. The public is invited to a public forum to meet the candidates on May 17. |
| 5/5/2010 | Bus Operator Abdelkader Tenouri wins the 2010 International Bus Roadeo: Capital Metro riders can now enjoy the safe and skillful driving of two international champions within the ranks of StarTran, as Abdel joins three-time international champion and Bus Operator Arthur Murillo. |
| 4/23/2010 | Capital Metro Receives Sunset Advisory Commission Staff Report: |
| 4/22/2010 | Take a Step in the Right Direction with Capital Metro: Riding Transit Greatly Reduces an Individual's Carbon Footprint |
| 4/21/2010 | Capital Metro bus and van operators win top honors: Six of Capital Metro's finest bus and van operators took home trophies at the Texas State Bus Roadeo on April 17, and three advance to represent Capital Metro in national and international competitions in May. |
| 4/20/2010 | Let's Rock & Rail!: Join Capital Metro for a fun weekend starting with a customer appreciation concert on Friday, April 30 and special MetroRail service on Saturday, May 1. |
| 3/25/2010 | Help us dedicate the MetroRail Red Line: Join Capital Metro at Downtown Station for the ribbon cutting and dedication of Capital MetroRail on Saturday, March 27. |
| 3/21/2010 | Capital MetroRail Rolls Out Service: Red Line Offers Central Texans New Way to Commute |
| 3/5/2010 | Capital MetroRail Gets the Green Light!: Capital Metro will open the 32-mile Red Line from Leander to Downtown Austin on March 22, 2010 and will offer free fares the first week of service. |
| 2/24/2010 | Get Ready for MetroRail: Put down the phone and drive!: Capital Metro and partners make final rail safety push in advance of MetroRail opening |
| 2/18/2010 | Capital Metro Publishes ServicePlan2020 Final Recommendations: |
| 2/12/2010 | Capital Metro Strengthens Financial Team: Authority Hires Billy Hamilton as Financial Consultant |
| 2/3/2010 | Capital MetroRapid: President Obama's budget proposal includes $24 million in federal funding for Capital Metro's rapid bus project. |
| 1/15/2010 | Changes to Fares, Services Set for Next Week: |
| 1/8/2010 | Rail Transition Update: Herzog Transit Services, Inc. continues to make progress in its transition as the new MetroRail operator and maintainer of Capital Metro's railroad. |
| 12/21/2009 | Rail Transition Update: Herzog Transit Services, Inc. has made significant progress in its transition as the new MetroRail operator and maintainer of the Authority's railroad. |
| 12/10/2009 | Capital Metro Approves New Passenger, Freight Rail Contracts: New contracts awarded to Herzog Transit Services for MetroRail operations and rail maintenance and Watco Companies, Inc. for freight rail operations |
| 11/12/2009 | Shape the future of Capital Metro's bus service: Second round of ServicePlan2020 recommendations ready for public feedback |
| 11/11/2009 | MetroRail trains to begin afternoon/evening testing Nov. 16: Faster, more frequent trains prompt another call to safety for motorists and pedestrians |
| 11/5/2009 | January Fare Increase: A new fare increase went into effect Jan. 18, 2010. Click here to learn more about the new fares. |
| 11/4/2009 | Capital Metro Board Approves January Fare Increase: Fare for Senior, Disabled Riders to Remain Free |
| 11/2/2009 | Capital Metro Roadeo Rounds Up Winners: Competitors Advance to State, National & International Roadeos |
| 10/28/2009 | ACC Students to Ride Capital Metro Free: Transit Authority partners with college on new Green Pass program |
| 10/12/2009 | Capital Metro Board Appoints Doug Allen Interim President/Chief Executive Officer: |
| 10/12/2009 | Capital Metro proposes fare increase: Public outreach process resumes |
| 9/30/2009 | Capital Metro President/Chief Executive Officer Fred Gilliam Announces Retirement: |
| 9/28/2009 | Capital Metro Approves FY2010 Budget: The Capital Metro Board of Directors has approved an operating budget for FY2010, which begins Oct. 1. |
| 8/28/2009 | Capital Metro to Propose Balanced Budget Without January Fare Increase: |
| 8/11/2009 | Capital Metro proposes fare increase: Public outreach process to begin |
| 6/16/2009 | June 18 is National Dump the Pump Day: Capital Metro's Challenge: Maximize your 'Green' |
| 6/8/2009 | Capital Metro Wellness Program Recognized for Improving Employee Health and Reducing Costs: |
| 6/8/2009 | Capital Metro Responds to TV News Allegation of Rail Incident at MLK Crossing: |
| 5/14/2009 | Federal Funding Recommended for Capital MetroRapid: $17.39 million for Capital Metro included in President's budget |
| 4/22/2009 | Capital Metro Recognized for its Loss Prevention Efforts: Capital Metro's commitment to financial stewardship and workplace and operational safety earned the Authority a $230,056 equity return check from the Texas Municipal League-Intergovernmental Risk Pool. Capital Metro received the largest return of all 2,644 members of the pool. |
| 4/22/2009 | Reigning international bus driving champion and Capital Metro Bus Operator Arthur Murillo will drive to defend his title at the 2009 International Bus Roadeo, May 2, in Seattle.: Three Capital Metro bus and van operators will advance to national and international competitions after winning performances at the Texas State Roadeo, held in Dallas this past weekend. |
| 4/20/2009 | Make a Difference this Earth Day by Trying Transit: Riding Capital Metro helps reduce greenhouse gases |
| 4/13/2009 | Capital Metro Tests New Bicycle Parking Option: BikeLid Provides Increased Security for Cyclists |
| 4/8/2009 | Capital Metro Roadeo Rounds Up Winners: Competitors Advance to State, National & International Roadeos |
| 3/24/2009 | Capital Metro receives favorable annual financial audit by external auditor: The clean audit was presented to the Capital Metro Board of Directors at their March 23 meeting, along with the FY2008 Certified Annual Financial Report and a comprehensive budget update. Use the link to access the reports. |
| 3/12/2009 | Capital MetroRapid Picks up Momentum: Project Crosses First Major Hurdle towards Federal Funding |
| 2/6/2009 | Come see the train!: Visit us at one of five open house events at MetroRail stations during February. Tour the train, get schedule information, and learn to use the new electronic ticket vending machines. |
| 1/22/2009 | Capital Metro to Stage MetroRail Emergency Drill: |
| 1/21/2009 | Capital Metro partners with Austin and Leander Independent School Districts to teach rail safety: Schools launch rail safety poster contest |
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