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Last year, we introduced you to new wayfinding technology designed to help riders who are blind or have low vision navigate transit more independently. Now, those accessibility initiatives have expanded even more. From smarter bus stop navigation and onboard audio guidance to live visual interpreting services, CapMetro is continuing to test and expand technology aimed at making public … Read more
Did you know 20% of the Austin FC fans that attend each match get there on CapMetro? We’re proud of that stat line, and we’re grateful that number continues to grow, but the number of trains we have isn’t (and that’s okay)! We have enough trains for regular service, but you’ve probably noticed the trains … Read more
We didn’t want to wait to introduce our new Rapid service, and riders didn’t want to wait to ride. This blog breaks down our decision behind introducing early service, how ridership is faring, and when you can expect the next set of improvements. In February 2025, CapMetro introduced the initial phases of two brand-new Rapid bus routes—Rapid 800 (Pleasant Valley) and Rapid 837 (Expo Center)—to expand fast, frequent, and … Read more
The holidays are here, and CapMetro is ready to Sprinkle the Holidays with Joy this December! We’re bringing the holiday spirit directly to our customers with a festive social media contest, surprise giveaways and community activities designed to make your commute a little brighter. The fun begins December 1, 2025, with our first-ever online Bingo … Read more
Chief Bowie was formerly the Police Captain for the Department CapMetro has hired a new Chief of Transit Police, RenEarl Bowie, after an extensive hiring process to fill the role following the departure of the former Chief, Eric Robins, in July 2025. Bowie steps into this role with more than 30 years of transformative leadership … Read more
With CapMetro’s Fiscal Year 2026 beginning on October 1, 2025, the agency has also launched Strategic Plan 2030, our internal managerial blueprint for the next five years. It outlines the steps CapMetro staff will take to enable the agency to deliver superior transit service that supports the region’s needs and growth. Strategic Plan 2030 is … Read more