Traffic congestion isn’t just a commuter’s headache – it also has real costs for businesses. While our region’s population doubles every 20 years, our roadways don’t. Leasing or building parking costs anywhere from $10,000 to more than $60,000 per parking spot; time in traffic reduces productivity; and retention rates suffer when employees have no option beyond driving alone to work.

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Central Texas’ growth means a lot of opportunities for small businesses, but that growth sometimes comes with real challenges. Traffic congestion – which will increase as regional construction projects break ground - can mean employees and customers alike will have a harder time getting to your business.

That’s where Transportation Demand Management (TDM) can help. TDM involves policies and strategies to connect commuters with more...

Movability is thrilled to announce we have been selected to receive a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant. We are one of only 343 grantees selected (out of 3,300+ applications!) from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

With this quick-action grant we will host Mobility Camps and Lunch &...

Hosting visitors or wanting to stay-cation in Austin but dreading traffic? Movability recently contributed to an article highlighting some of the activities, food, and experiences visitors and locals alike can enjoy in Austin. And many of them are easy to get to by transit, bikes, or shuttle, so you don't have to worry about endless circling and high parking costs!

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May is Bike Month, but you can cruise into bike month using any active or shared mode and win this month's prize from Mellow Johnny's!

Central Texans who log non-drive-alone trips on the Get There Central Texas network between May 1 and 31 will be in the running to win ...

Spring days are here and Austin is blooming! To encourage Central Texans to enjoy the beautiful weather and form sustainable travel habits that will help keep our air clean, Movability is offering an outdoorsy incentive for logging active and shared trips in April.

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The President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors appointed Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to a leadership position on the Transportation and Infrastructure Standing Committee, where he will serve as the Vice Chair for Inter-Modal Transportation.

“Mayor Watson and Austin are on the cutting edge of transportation innovation, and I'm pleased to appoint him to a...

It's no joke - cutting out just one drive-alone trip each week can make a BIG impact on air quality and traffic congestion! To encourage Central Texans to try different modes like carpooling and transit we're offering a serious incentive next month.

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For the past 10 years Movability has partnered with the Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) program to offer our members application assistance to this innovative membership program that provides qualified employers with national recognition and an elite designation for offering outstanding commuter benefits. Employers and developments that meet the...

Treat yourself and your partner or a friend with a night out!

Central Texans who log non-drive-alone trips on the Get There Central Texas network between January 22 and February 12 will be in the running to win a d...

CapMetro’s Pickup, an on-demand shuttle service, has expanded to the Dove Springs neighborhood in Southeast Austin. Pickup provides customers with affordable, convenient access to schools, grocery stores, doctors offices and other locations within its services zones - and also provides connections into the wider CapMetro transit system.

Pickup is an on-demand neighborhood rideshare that can move you anywhere within the limited service...

Want to kick off the new year with a healthy start? This wellness package is the perfect self-care gift!

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After serving as the interim director of Austin Transportation and the new Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) since June 6, 2022, Richard Mendoza was named TPW’s permanent director on November 28, 2023. Mendoza has served on...

Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for a loved one or you're ready to treat yourself, this is a giveaway you won't want to miss.

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Congratulations to the Fall 2023 GoGrant recipients!

Movability's GoGrant program received a record number of applications for this funding round. The independent committee that considers and scores applications has made its selections, and now that all applicants have been notified we're excited to make it public! Drumroll please....

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