Proposed August 2026 Service Changes
CapMetro is proposing service updates in August 2026 to make trips easier, improve connections and better match service with how people are riding today. If approved, the following changes would begin Sunday, August 18, 2026:
These ideas were shaped by feedback from riders, bus and train operators, schools, and community partners as part of Transit Plan 2035. Some improvements are in partnership with the City of Austin, as part of its Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. Request additional information at engage@capmetro.org
Share Your Feedback
We are collecting comments on the proposed August 2026 service changes from the community. Leave a public comment below or attend our public hearing on April 8 at noon in CapMetro's Rosa Parks Boardroom at 2910 E. 5th St.
Extension of Route 2 Rosewood/Cesar Chavez
We propose to extend Route 2 along Springdale Road, filling a gap in service. This would make it easier to travel between East Austin neighborhoods, Eastside Bus Plaza, and Downtown without extra transfers. It would also create more consistent, two-way service along the route.
See Map 1 for details.
Route 217 Montopolis Feeder
This route would service Vargas Rd instead of Montopolis Drive. This change would give more people direct access to schools, housing, and community spaces like Allison Elementary School, IDEA Montopolis Academy and the library. The route would still connect riders to Riverside, Esperanza Crossing and Eastside Bus Plaza.
Route 217 would no longer serve ACC Riverside. However, Routes 310, 311 and 350 would continue to serve the campus.
See Map 2 for details.
Change Frequency of UT Shuttles
Weekday service on UT Shuttle Routes 661 Far West & 670 North Riverside routes is proposed to run every 15 to 20 minutes instead of every 8 to 10 minutes. Ridership and student housing patterns in these areas have changed over time, and this update helps match service to current demand while improving reliability.
Transition to School Service & Minor Schedule Adjustments
Transition to normal service levels will occur on UT Shuttle routes and Routes 4, 217, 315 and 333.
To improve on-time performance and reliability, select routes will receive minor adjustments to their schedules. Details will be posted here soon.