¡No lo olvide! La Audiencia Pública de CapMetro sobre el Cambio de Servicio de enero de 2027 se acerca (9/16). Su opinión es importante: acompáñenos para compartir sus comentarios sobre los cambios propuestos, el Presupuesto FY27 y los aumentos de tarifas. capmetro.org/january2027

Don’t forget! CapMetro’s Public Hearing on the January 2027 Service Change is tomorrow (9/16). Your feedback is important—join us to share your thoughts on the proposed service changes, FY27 Budget, and upcoming fare increases. 🗓️ Sept. 16 🕛 12 pm 📍 2910 E. 5th St. 🔗 capmetro.org/january2027

REMINDER: The public hearing on the proposed 2027 & 2029 fare increases and Reduced Fare program updates is coming up soon. We hope you join us! 🗓️ September 16 🕘 12 p.m. 📍Rosa Parks Boardroom, 2910 E 5th Street 🚌 Served by Routes 2, 4, 300, 800 & Pickup East ATX 🔗 https://ow.ly/E4U650ZHK2x

Seedling is our latest CapMetro Cares recipient, connecting kids impacted by parental incarceration with caring mentors. We’ve installed 50 placards across CapMetro buses to help spread the word and support children in Central Texas. Learn more: seedlingmentors.org

Queremos conocer su opinión sobre el Cambio de Servicio de enero de CapMetro. Puede compartir sus comentarios en el enlace a continuación o acompañarnos en nuestra próxima Audiencia Pública. 🗓️ Miércoles, 16 de septiembre. 🕘 12 PM. 📍 2910 E. 5th St. 🔗 capmetro.org/january2027

We are asking for feedback on CapMetro's January Service Change. You can leave your comments at the link below or join us at our upcoming Public Hearing. 🗓️ Sept. 16 🕘 12 pm 📍CapMetro Headquarters, 2910 E. 5th St. 🚌 Served by Routes 2, 4, 300, 800 & Pickup East ATX 🔗 capmetro.org/january2027

Today marks 25 years since 9/11. We honor all those lost, the heroes who served and especially the Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus operators who helped their communities that day. Read one operator’s story of courage and resilience: https://ow.ly/lgpA50ZMkcq #NeverForget #911Anniversary

Former NY transit worker recounts the horror of 9/11, its aftermath

Dennis Varley was an MTA employee who rushed to Lower Manhattan on 9/11 after the first plane hit the World Trade Center. Now with the MBTA, he recalls the horror of the attack.

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Now the only question is where is your next night out taking you? If you need some inspo for your weekend, here’s some of our favorite stops along Rapid 800 & 837: Route 800 🍷 Strangelove Winebar 🍺 Oddwood Brewing 🎱 Fraziers Long and Low Route 837 🍸 Butterfly Bar 🎵 Mohawk 🥃 Casino El Camino

CapMetro will be joining Central Health this Saturday at their Vivir Con Ganas Community Health Expo! This expo is to connect residents with the tools, resources and inspiration they need to live their healthiest lives. We hope you join us! 🗓️ September 12 ⏰ 9 am - 4 pm 🔗 https://ow.ly/V4i250ZKI6g

A good book can make any ride more enjoyable. 📖 For the book you've been carrying around, the one you're halfway through or the one you keep saying you'll start... Happy Read a Book Day! 📚 #ReadaBookDay

Kick off football season with Rapid 🏈 The Longhorns take on Texas State tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Hop on Rapid Route 837 for a direct ride to DKR Stadium, with buses arriving every 10–15 minutes. Let us drive and skip out on traffic and parking stress and rideshare surge pricing. 🤘

CapMetro will operate Sunday-level service on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. -CapMetro Rail, UT Service, Night Owl and Express will not operate -Pickup will operate regular service -Transit Store is closed Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. More info: bit.ly/2026Alerts

CapMetro makes planned changes to our service 3 times a year to improve the riding experience & respond to changes in how our customers use the service. For the January Service Change, CapMetro is proposing minor updates to our bus and rail schedules to improve reliability. capmetro.org/january2027

The grass really is greener on this side 🌿 With CapMetro's daily fare cap, you'll never pay more than $2.50 a day, no matter how many rides you take 🙌 And with Rapid buses arriving every 10–15 minutes, getting where you need to go is easier than ever.

Our $1.25 local fare has stayed the same since 2015. A lot has changed since then! Now, we're proposing a gradual fare increase to $1.50 in 2027 and $2 in 2029 to continue investing in transit as Central Texas grows. Learn more about the proposed fare increases: https://ow.ly/h1qf50ZHuey

Your military experience doesn’t have to stay in the past. At CapMetro, veterans like Rashaan bring fresh perspectives, leadership and experience to their work every day. Explore your next career at capmetro: capmetro.org/veterans

Did you know the majority of people in Austin think CapMetro fares are $2 or more? 👀 We’re proposing a $1.50 fare in January 2027. Our first fare increase in more than a decade! Here’s why and what it means for riders. ➡️ https://ow.ly/MjrG50ZGEjm

Public Safety Program stats for July 2026. Report concerns to your Bus Operator, Train Conductor or CapMetro staff. In cases of emergency, call/text 9-1-1. Learn more about our safety approach: CapMetro.org/safety

Glad that they're back. Got me to a meeting faster than people who had to drive and park!

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One week back into service and already 1675 trips? We see y'all! 🤩🎉🚲💨 📲 Check the Bikeshare app before purchasing a pass or heading out to a station. 🚲 And we're not done yet. Our teams continue working hard to bring even more bikes back into service. Learn more at capmetro.org/bikeshare.

The City of Austin is holding an in-person open house for the East Riverside Corridor Initiative. Share feedback that will help guide priorities for housing, transit, community spaces and more. 🗓️ Saturday, August 29 🕘 10 am - 1 pm 📍 2400 Grove Boulevard 🔗 SpeakUpAustin.org/ERCPlanning

Happy International Dog Day! 🦮🐾🐶 We're celebrating with a quick refresher about CapMetro's service animal policy. Learn more about CapMetro's Code of Conduct: capmetro.org/rules #InternationalDogDay #DogDay

🚧 The Bikeshare Station at 7th/Pleasant Valley is temporarily closed 🚧 Please use the open station at 5th/Broadway during this time. We will notify you when the station is open again and thank you for your patience.

The public hearing on the proposed 2027 & 2029 fare increases and Reduced Fare program updates is September 16 at noon. Attend in person to learn more and share your input. Location and details: https://ow.ly/Wcsu50ZnnMc

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Austin Pride! 🌈 We loved marching in the parade and celebrating with such a vibrant, joyful community. Your energy made the night unforgettable. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Happy first day of classes! 📚🚌 Students ride free on CapMetro, and it's the coolest way to get to campus. 🤘 Rapid Route 837 takes you to DKR Stadium, just a short walk from Speedway 🦇 Rapid Route 800 gets you to ACC Eastview Beat the bell and ride Rapid!

Quicker than a melting popsicle in a sweltering Austin summer 🥵 CapMetro Rapid Routes 800 & 837 now arrive every 10-15 minutes, so you can spend less time waiting in the heat and more time staying cool on board. Rapid makes it easier to get where you’re going 🚌💨

🚧 Reminder: CapMetro Rail will not run August 24-27 for construction of the future North Burnet/Uptown Station. This new stop will support growth in Uptown ATX, a 66-acre mixed-use area on the Red Line. More information on Rail service alternatives, visit capmetro.org/alerts.

School is back, and that means more activity on the streets, too. 🚌🚏🚶‍♀️ 🎒 🚌 Watch for buses pulling in and out of stops 🚸 Slow down and watch for people crossing at crosswalks 🚴‍♀️ Look twice for people biking, especially at intersections 🕘 Build in extra travel time as back-to-school traffic picks up

One day. Two graduation ceremonies. And a room full of people who earned their moment in the spotlight. 🎓 Last week, we celebrated our newest CapMetro graduates with their peers, trainers and families there to cheer them on. Please help us congratulate and welcome them to CapMetro!

Join us for tomorrow’s (8/19) public meeting on CapMetro’s proposed 2027 & 2029 fare changes. Whether you have questions, feedback or want to learn more, we hope you’ll stop by. 📍 ACC South Austin 🕐 5 – 7:30 pm 🚌 Routes 3 & 311 🔗 https://ow.ly/Yyuq50ZtrvP