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.
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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.
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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. -
CapMetro Rapid Improvements
As part of Project Connect, 4 new Rapid routes are now open. Funded through Project Connect, as well as a $65.6 million from the Federal Transit Administration’s Small Starts Grant program, the newest Rapid lines fully launched on June 7, 2026.
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CapMetro Red Line Improvements
Through initiatives like Project Connect and Transit Plan 2035, CapMetro is making necessary improvements to the Red Line to enhance reliability, expand capacity and strengthen connections to ensure the service continues to meet the region’s growing transportation needs.
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East 5th St & Red Line 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. -
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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North Base Demand Response Facility & Centralized Warehouse
To meet the growing needs of our Pickup and Access services, CapMetro is building a new operational facility and warehouse in North Austin. This project was awarded a $20 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration and expects to be completed in 2028.
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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.