June 2026 Proposed 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.  

The proposed updates focus on increasing frequency, improving connections, and opening two new Park & Ride hubs to better serve communities across Central Texas. This would be the first major service change delivered under our Board‑approved Transit Plan 2035. 

If approved by the CapMetro Board, the proposed changes would take effect Sunday, June 7, 2026, or upon completion of the Goodnight Ranch and Expo Center Park and Rides and successful testing this spring. 

Please share your comments, concerns and suggestions with us at feedback@capmetro.org 

Proposed Full Launch of Rapid 800 & Rapid 837 


CapMetro is proposing to bring Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley and Rapid 837 Expo Center to their full 10‑minute peak frequency, a major milestone for Project Connect. 

The proposed frequency increase would coincide with the opening of two new Park & Ride facilities: 

  • Goodnight Ranch Park & Ride (Southeast Austin)
  • Expo Center Park & Ride (Northeast Austin)
Final implementation would depend on successful testing of vehicles, infrastructure, and operations to ensure safety and reliability. 

Proposed New Transit Hub at Goodnight Ranch Park & Ride

To support the new Goodnight Ranch Park & Ride, CapMetro is proposing to realign nearby routes to create a stronger transit hub in Southeast Austin. This includes: 

  • Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley would terminate at Goodnight Ranch Park & Ride 
  • Routes 318 Westgate/Slaughter and 333 William Cannon would also terminate at the Park & Ride 
  • Routes 318 and 333 would no longer operate on portions of Thaxton Rd, Alum Rock Dr, and Panadero Dr
Customers along Thaxton Road would still have access to service via nearby stops on Salt Springs Dr and Vertex Blvd. 

These changes are proposed to improve transfers, better match travel demand and improve the experience for riders and operators. 

Proposed New Transit Hub at Expo Center Park & Ride 


The upcoming Expo Center Park & Ride is proposed to become a major connection point for Northeast Austin, bringing multiple routes and Pickup service together in one location. 

Routes proposed to serve the Expo Center Park & Ride: 

  • Rapid 837 Expo Center 
  • Route 337 Koenig/Colony Park (Frequent) 
  • Route 18 MLK (Local) 
  • Route 233 Decker/Daffan (Local) 

Proposed Northeast Austin Route Changes 


To improve connections and reduce overlapping service, CapMetro is proposing several coordinated changes: 

  • Route 18 MLK would be extended, replacing Route 237 Northeast Feeder and part of Route 339 Tuscany, with more frequent and continuous coverage 
  • Route 237 Northeast Feeder would be discontinued, with service replaced by the extended Route 18 
  • Route 339 Tuscany would shorten and combine with Route 323 Anderson to form a new crosstown route: Route 339 Anderson/Springdale 
  • Route 233 Decker/Daffan would be shortened to operate east of Johnny Morris Rd and become a neighborhood circulator with increased frequency 
  • Route 337 Koenig/Colony Park would be extended to the Expo Center Park & Ride
  • Route 5 Woodrow/East 12th will have a new turnaround via Techni Center, instead of transitioning into a different route

 

Proposed Split of Route 20 Manor Rd/Riverside


With Rapid 837 proposed to operate every 10 minutes, CapMetro is proposing to split Route 20 at the University of Texas: 

  • South of UT: Remains high‑frequency service along Riverside Dr to the airport 
  • North of UT: Becomes a new local route called Route 320 Manor Rd/Dean Keeton, operating every 30 minutes as underlying service for Rapid 837 

(This mirrors how local Routes 1 and 3 support Rapid 801 and 803 today.)

Engage With Us

Share your public comments on the June 2026 Service Change below or attend one of our meetings:

  • Virtual Public Meeting: February 26 at 6 p.m. Register Here
  • In‑person Public Meeting: March 3 at University Hills Public Library 
  • Public hearing: 12 p.m. on March 11 at CapMetro Rosa Parks Boardroom at 2910 E. 5th St

Summer Service

CapMetro is proposing its typical transition to summer service levels, including: 

  • Reduced UT Shuttle route service
  • Removal of the following school trips:
    • Route 4 (7th Street) to Austin High School & the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA)
    • Route 217 (Montopolis Feeder) to Allison Elementary School 
    • Route 315 (Ben White) to Small Middle School
    • Route 333 (William Cannon) to Perez Elementary School

Minor Schedule Adjustments

To improve reliability and on‑time performance, some routes may receive minor schedule updates and small stop location adjustments. Details will be finalized later in the service change process to reflect real‑world traffic and construction conditions. Please check this webpage for more details in a few weeks.