CapMetro's Role in Project Connect
Working with Austin Transit Partnership and the City of Austin, CapMetro helped develop the vision for Project Connect, a plan to expand and improve our public transportation network in Central Texas. CapMetro is responsible for daily operations and rider communications of select components of Project Connect, such as new Pickup zones, commuter rail and Rapid lines.
CapMetro Projects
Below are all of the CapMetro projects that are part of Project Connect:
CapMetro Rail
Our commuter rail service currently operates from downtown Austin through Central and Northwest Austin as well as the city of Leander. We are periodically expanding the Red Line and connecting it to the larger system, including CapMetro Rapid, local bus routes and upcoming Rail and Light Rail lines.
CapMetro Rapid
Rapid provides frequent service with a limited number of stops and faster travel times. Priority lanes, transit signal priority, queue jumps, enhanced and improved stations and higher frequency are all features of Rapid. CapMetro is building 4 new Rapid routes. The Pleasant Valley Line and Expo Line broke ground in the winter of 2021-22 and are scheduled to go into service in 2025.
Express
Express serves suburban Austin and neighboring communities with new routes between Park & Ride locations and major employment hubs such as the Capitol Complex, downtown and the 38th Street Medical District. In addition to the areas currently served by Express, Project Connect includes new Express service to other parts of the region, including Del Valle and Oak Hill.
Pickup
New neighborhood zones for public rideshare shuttles. On-demand pickup and drop-off to locations within certain neighborhoods, especially those adjacent to our fixed routes service area.
Park & Rides
The plan includes 24 new Park & Rides that allow for residents of outlying parts of Austin and nearby cities to connect into downtown without adding traffic. They will be welcoming, well-designed facilities that provide a starting point or destination for customers and connection to transportation options. The following new Park & Rides will open in 2025: Expo Center, Delco Center and Goodnight Ranch.
Additional Initiatives
ETOD (Equitable Transit-Oriented Development)
Project Connect is working in partnership with CapMetro & the City of Austin to ensure future development near transit corridors supports the overall quality of life as well as equitable outcomes for area residents of all incomes and backgrounds.
Questions? Email us at feedback@capmetro.org