Proposed January 2026 Service Changes
CapMetro makes planned changes to our service three times a year to improve your riding experience and respond to shifts in how our customers use the service.
If approved by the Board on September 22, these changes would begin on Sunday, January 11 with Night Owl adjustments starting Monday, January 12. Due to operational flexibility, the minor Pickup zone adjustments would be implemented in advance in October 2025.
Future service changes could include more substantial adjustments as we progress the development of our long-range plan update, Transit Plan 2035, and the full vision of Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley and 837 Expo Center.
Please share your comments, concerns and suggestions with us at feedback@capmetro.org
Proposed Changes
Realignment of Route 485 Night Owl Cameron
The proposed realignment would enable late-night connections to the active nightlife on East 6th, transfers to early morning Greyhound Bus service (at Eastside Bus Plaza) and improved connectivity within Mueller. These areas show high propensity for late-night ridership and community feedback has demonstrated strong interest in late-night service near the eastside entertainment district and portions of Airport Boulevard. Additionally, the stops that would no longer be served have minimal ridership (0-1 average daily customers).
Realignment of Route 935 Tech Ridge Express
The proposed realignment would shift non-stop service from IH-35 to MoPac to proactively respond to ongoing construction and traffic impacts, as well as remove an unproductive segment along Riverside Drive.
This segment serves the TxDOT Riverside campus; however, these offices have closed with staff relocating to other locations. The travel-time savings aim to manage demand and reduce traffic associated with IH-35 construction. This proposed change was developed in collaboration with the City of Austin and other key stakeholders as part of an implementation item under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG).
Pickup Zone Adjustments
In coordination with regional member cities, proposed zone adjustments to Pickup Lago Vista and Manor will expand boundaries in targeted areas to increase access and improve customer experience without impacting resources. Due to the operational flexibility with Pickup, this adjustment would be implemented in October 2025. These adjustments were developed in collaboration with member city stakeholders and informed by community and customer feedback.
Minor Schedule Adjustments
To improve on-time performance, reliability and better serve customers, select routes may receive minor adjustments to their schedules and/or bus stop locations. Specific schedule adjustments are determined further in the service changes process to more accurately respond to evolving traffic conditions and construction in the region. This timing makes sure the schedule best serves customers and more closely reflects available resources.
Engage with Us
The community has the opportunity to share their feedback on these proposed changes by adding a public comment below or by attending a public hearing on Wednesday, September 10 at noon at CapMetro Headquarters, 2910 E. 5th St.
(Served by Routes 4 and 300)