Ideas of public transportation in Kyle are rising once again as a Kyle city leader aims to assist disabled residents and senior citizens, this despite several failed attempts in the past. On Aug. 28, City Council member Alex Villalobos announced his interest in solving the problem of public transpor...

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System is providing free rides July 2 through July 6 on its Country Bus service. Anyone can ride this reservation-based service for free that week. The CARTS Country Bus is regional community-based transportation for the rural areas of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, C...

Progress in mobility across Central Texas was made earlier this year when the Texas Department of Transportation allocated $20.8 million in federal grants to improve transportation services for rural populations in Texas. The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) was one of the recipients...

By Samantha Smith A pilot transportation program kickstarted by the city of Kyle meant to replace the loss of the Capital Area Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) attempts to fill the transportation needs for residents.  The “Trips Around Kyle” program began March 15 and was designed to help reside...

By Samantha Smith Action at the May 17 Buda City Council meeting put into motion the first step toward addressing mass transit needs in Buda. Council approved the adoption of the Capital Metro/City of Buda Transit Development Plan (TDP).  According to a presentation by Cap Metro, the adoption of the...

By Anna Herod Kyle City Council unanimously approved on March 1 a resolution allowing Kyle/Buda Taxi to operate a pilot program providing public transportation services to residents. The resolution funds the program with an amount not to exceed $50,000 and directs the city manager to bring forward a...

By Moses Leos III Tense discussion took place on the Kyle City Council dais Feb. 2 as city leaders and citizens sparred over transportation options for residents within the city. But by a 6-1 vote, the Kyle council directed staff to craft a report to find viable public transportation options for the...

By Moses Leos III A Kyle citizen is speaking out against the city after the contract with the Capital Area Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) for demand-response service expired on Dec. 31. Madonna Hayes, who relied on the service, questions the city’s motives behind ending the service. But accord...

By Moses Leos III After demand-response service was cut from the fiscal year 2016 budget, Kyle city staff is now on the clock to find a new option for residents who need transportation assistance.  But with a Sept. 30 deadline looming, the Kyle City Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreeme...

By Moses Leos III Kyle residents depending on the Capital Metro Transportation Authority’s (CMTA) Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) program will be able to use the service into the 2015 fiscal year (FY15).  But Kyle is in the process of working with Capital Metro to possibly expand se...