A broad coalition of Austin civic organizations, businesses, and community leaders who support a comprehensive, rapid transit system for all of us.
Austin, Texas
Joined September 2019
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Transit for Austin retweeted
According to our 2021 report, the number of people struck and killed by drivers nationwide while walking increased by an astonishing❗️45 percent❗️over the last decade (2010-2019).
Transit for Austin retweeted
THIS SUNDAY, 2 - 3:30 @blackstarcoop 🌟
Come to the neighborhood meet & greet for Crestview Station Area!
Experts from the Austin Transit Partnership will be on hand to answer your questions about the evolving design of Crestview Station Area.
Transit for Austin retweeted
Breaking News: @CapMetroATX was awarded a grant from the @FTA_DOT! The 780K grant will allow us to create more jobs, implement training for frontline staff & promote more career growth opportunities
Thx you FTA, @JohnCornyn, @RepLloydDoggett & @JudgeCarter for all your support
🚨More good news for Austin from the American Rescue Plan, which has done so much for our community. So pleased to announce $780,000 from ARP for @CapMetroATX to allow them to create more jobs and invest more in staff training and career growth. Keep up the good work, #CapMetro!
Transit for Austin retweeted
"The plan to grow transit in Austin includes tunneling light-rail lines through downtown to move people faster through the densest the city. Planners offered the most detailed vision yet of how the Orange and Blue Lines could take shape underground."
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Transit for Austin retweeted
🙏🏽 #ATX finally voted 4 @TransitNowATX. 🙏🏽 @TransitForATX’s hard work + the many folx that have/will realize #ProjectConnect—onward @ATP_org!Painful 2 imagine what(more)$7.1B wld’ve yielded had #ATX acted in‘00/‘14?Hoping we act sooner on other consequential & equalizing issues. – at Austin, TX
For context: The five countries with higher costs than the US “are building projects that are more than 80% tunneled ... [whereas in the US] only 37% of the total track length is tunneled," according to the Transit Costs Project.
Read more here:
vox.com/22534714/rail-roads-…
Transit for Austin retweeted
Join @CapMetroATX and @CityAge this morning at 8:30 a.m. CST for a discussion on building connected, complete communities. And how Austin’s planning holds important insights for fast growing cities across North America.
Register: cityage.com/austin
Register for tomorrow's digital event on how cities like Austin are using transportation infrastrucuture to build a better future.
cityage.com/austin
#transit #technology #urbandevelopment #datadriven
Transit for Austin retweeted
Is it Saturday yet?⚽💚
Use #CapMetro services to get to @Q2Stadium for the home opener: CapMetro.org/Q2
Somos #VERDE! Somos #LISTOS!
@AustinFC @AustinAnthem @LosVerdesATX @LaMurgaATX @TalkAustinFC
Transit for Austin retweeted
Since the start of the pandemic, our #MetroAccess team and @MTMTransit have delivered over 1mil meals to our neighbors in need.
We are beyond thankful to have such a hard working, dedicated #CapMetroFamily, and we're honored to serve such a great community here in Central Texas.
ALT Graphic announcing 1mil meals have been delivered.
ALT Graphic illustrating that 1mil meals can fill Q2 stadium 48+ times.
ALT Graphic illustrating that 1mil meals can fill 25,600+ electric buses.
ALT Graphic illustrating that 1mil meals 1,213 Yeti Tundra coolers.
Transit for Austin retweeted
THREAD: Service Info for Tonight's Match
@USWNT 🇺🇸vs. @NGSuper_Falcons 🇳🇬
📍: @Q2Stadium
🕖: 8pm CST
Special event service info: CapMetro.org/Q2
Download the #CapMetroApp: CapMetro.org/app
More info on getting to/from the match in the thread below 👇👇
Transit for Austin retweeted
#MetroAccess Service to @Q2Stadium:
-Drop-off right in front of Q2.
**For MetroAccess customers only.
More info on MetroAccess: capmetro.org/metroaccess
ALT The MetroAccess team at the drop off at Q2 Stadium.
Transit for Austin retweeted
Park & Ride Options Heading to @Q2Stadium:
-N. Lamar TC: 11min
-Pavilion P&R: 22min
-Tech Ridge P&R: 35min
-Westgate TC: 65min
**Travel times are estimated
Post match:
-See info above for #MetroBus and #MetroRapid routes. ☝️☝️
Trip Planner: CapMetro.org/planner
Transit for Austin retweeted
Bus Service Post Match at @Q2Stadium:
#MetroRapid Rte. 803
-Northbound: Braker Station
-Southbound: Bright Verde Way near Q2
#MetroBus Rtes. 3, 383
-Northbound: Stop ID 5719 or 4682
-Southbound: Stop ID 3020
#MetroBus Rte. 392 to Tech Ridge:
-Northbound: Braker Station
Transit for Austin retweeted
Bus Service to @Q2Stadium:
#MetroRapid
-Rte 803: 10 min freq., drop off at Q2.
#MetroBus:
Rte 3: normal sched., drop off at Q2.
Rte 383: 15min freq. service from North Lamar TC & Pavilion P&R to Q2.
Rte 392: 20min freq. service from Tech Ridge TC to Q2.
Transit for Austin retweeted
#MetroRail Service to @Q2Stadium:
-Red Line to Kramer Station, about .5 miles from @Q2Stadium.
-Follow signs to Q2.
Post match:
-Trains run NB & SB for at least 2.5 hours.
-Follow signs back to Kramer.
Special event MetroRail service schedule to Q2: bit.ly/3gvTbF2
ALT Signage directing to Q2 Stadium.
ALT Signage directing to Kramer Station.
ALT Recommended walking path from Kramer Station to Q2 Stadium.
Transit for Austin retweeted
Heading to @Q2Stadium to watch the @USWNT tonight? We've got your dinner plans taken care of thanks to our friend @alikhaneats! Whether you're craving Tex-Mex or seafood, these eats are accessible by CapMetro on your way to or from the game.
#USAvNGA
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Transit for Austin retweeted
GOOD MORNING SOCCER FANS!
If you’re headed out to @Q2Stadium, join us at @circlebrew for pre and post match starting at 11!
We encourage you to ride for free with @CapMetroATX - special service is in effect just for us. Don’t forget your mask to ride.
capmetro.org/special-events/… – at Austin, TX
Transit for Austin retweeted
Heading home from the @AustinFC watch party at @Q2Stadium? We've got you covered:
#MetroRapid
SB: Board on Bright Verde Way.
NB: Board at Braker Station.
#MetroRail
Follow the signs back to Kramer Station.
Q2 Stadium special service info: capmetro.org/Q2
Transit for Austin retweeted
Join @Shoalcc and @LosVerdesATX on Saturday, June 12th as we cycle to the Q2 Stadium District for an Austin FC Watch Party! There are two group ride options (11mi & 5 mi) with free tacos and coffee at the second stop. Swipe left and visit biketoq2.eventbrite.com/ for more info!
