Temps are down and traffic volumes are back up, which makes October the perfect time to try different commute options.

The Mobility Games is a fun challenge that runs from October 1-31 and gives Central Texans a way to earn great prizes by using any commute mode that's not driving alone! Teleworking, carpooling, vanpooling, riding a shuttle, taking transit, walking, biking, using bike share or scooters - or combine modes - they all...

A new Violet Crown Trail System extension opened this summer in Southwest Austin. With the new extension, the Violet Crown Trail runs continuously from Zilker Park to Slaughter Creek. It also links to the South Austin Trail Network.

Movability member Ghisallo Cycling Initiative teamed up with Austin Public Works to lead a community bike ride on the newly...

CapMetro's new app is now active and lets riders pay per ride instead of paying ahead of time for a daily or monthly pass. The app also features real-time tracking and trip planning.

When riders use the AMP card feature on the app, they can pay as they go instead of paying ahead of time for a daily or monthly pass. Once a rider has spent the equivalent of a daily or monthly pass using AMP, they have automatically met the cap and the...

Movability’s board of directors has named Lonny Stern as the new Executive Director of the nonprofit transportation management association (TMA), which focuses on connecting Central Texas commuters with sustainable commute options that reduce traffic congestion. His new position begins July 31.

Stern is coming to Movability after serving the...

It's Ozone Action Season, the time of year when Central Texas air quality tends to suffer. While there are some things we can't control, like the annual arrival of Saharan dust, there are steps we can all take to improve the air we breathe.

That's why CAPCOG and Movability have teamed up this year to offer commuters a guaranteed gift card when they log non-drive-alone trips in the Get There Central Texas network on Ozone Action...

Movability's GoGrant program, which gives up to $7,500 to employers in Austin to support sustainable commutes, is thrilled to be working with some great local organizations for the latest round of funding.

One of this year's grant recipients is Austin ISD, which will be using its grant to understand employees' commute challenges and connect them with resources to improve their commutes.

"We understand that commuting can sometimes...

Breaking out of a pattern can be a big challenge, especially when it's a habit we've built up over years - like hopping in your car or truck alone to commute. That's why it's exciting to highlight real-life commute heroes who tried other modes and have found reasons to love them.

Meet Kimberli Coleman and Marshall Jackson, two Movability employees who started with our organization in 2023. Neither one had used transit in Austin before...

Choosing an active way to get to work, even if it’s only once or twice a week, means you get to build exercise into your commute time. Even taking transit gives you extra steps in your day! But it does take some planning, especially during the summertime. Now that the summer heat is here, Movability’s Program Coordinator Alex Terrazas has put together a guide to help you get the best of both worlds: a sustainable commute that helps you stay...

This May there are plenty of ways to get involved in Bike Month, whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a beginner.

• Don't have a bike? No problem! MetroBike Austin will be offering free day passes on Bike to Work Day, May 19. Use code BTWD2023 for free MetroBike passes all...

Did you know that personal vehicles are the biggest source of ozone-forming emissions in Central Texas? Ozone Action Season has started, and driving less is an important way to take care of our air.

This spring, Movability and CAPCOG are partnering to help Central Texans understand the connection between transportation modes and pollutants in our air. We...

We are pleased to be welcoming three new board members this month!

Rey Madolora is currently the CFO/COO of UneeQ, a global leader in Digital Human experiences powered by generative AI, where he oversees accounting, finance, FP&A, Business Intelligence, professional services, and customer success.

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As the Austin area prepares for a wave of new transit services, it can be hard to know which entities are involved with which parts of our region’s expanding system. This explainer gives a brief overview to help you understand and get involved.

CapMetro

This one isn’t new – CapMetro is the regional public transportation authority...

Not only is traffic congestion back to pre-pandemic levels, it's worse in downtown Austin because of construction-related lane closures. When Spring festival season begins next week there will be even more street closures.

If you plan to come downtown for work, fun, or both, plan now for non-drive-alone modes - you have lots to pick from! From...