Major Projects
CapMetro has lot going on at all times, and we're always looking for ways to improve our services and facilities so that we can provide an excellent customer experience for you. We want to make transit the best possible choice for getting where you need to go. See below for what's coming your way.
Current Projects
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Transit Speed & Reliability Project
CapMetro’s Transit Speed & Reliability Program partners with the City of Austin’s Transit Enhancement Program, to improve transit with priority bus lanes, stop improvements, and traffic signal priorities. Learn more about the program's progress.
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North Burnet/Uptown Station
North Burnet/Uptown Station is a new regional rail transit station under construction through a public-private partnership between Brandywine Realty Trust and CapMetro. The station is situated on the Red Line in Uptown ATX, a 66-acre mixed-use development in North Austin.
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Rail and Trail Improvements
CapMetro and the City of Austin are working to make improvements to East 5th Street and the Red Line Trail. The goal is to improve rail service reliability, capacity, system resiliency, customer experience, and the quality and comfort of the Red Line Trail. -
Transit Plan 2035
CapMetro’s blueprint for public transit in Central Texas. The plan outlines strategies to update transit services, upgrade infrastructure and better meet your needs over the next 10 years. The final plan was approved in October 2025. -
North Base Demand Response Facility & Centralized Warehouse
We aim to meet the demands of our growing CapMetro Access & Pickup ridership by building a LEED certified, sustainably built and thoughtfully designed workplace and warehouse that generates workforce opportunities and supports the local community.
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CapMetro Rapid Improvements
As part of Project Connect, 4 new Rapid routes are now open. The Pleasant Valley Line and Expo Line broke ground in the winter of 2021-22 and went into initial service in 2025. More service updates are expected in 2026.
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Project Connect
As part of Project Connect, CapMetro oversees implementation of several projects including the expansion of CapMetro Rail, CapMetro Rapid, Pickup and Park & Rides.
Future Projects
Completed Projects
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CapMetro Rail Improvements
As part of Project Connect, CapMetro has made improvements along the 32-mile Rail line, including adding new stations like McKalla Station outside the Q2 Stadium.
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Downtown Station
Our Downtown Station is a welcoming public space in the heart of downtown near the Austin Convention Center. The station, when combined with improvements along the 32-mile MetroRail line and Project Connect's new services, better connects the entire region to opportunity.
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Eastside Bus Plaza
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Red Line Trail Study
This study is a crucial step towards the long-term vision for Red Line Trail in Central Texas and aims to provide a consistent and clear path forward for delivering the trail with our partners in the region.