CapMetro Rapid Improvements
As part of Project Connect, we introduced 2 new Rapid lines on February 23, 2025: The Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley Line and Rapid 837 Expo Line. These new routes enhance transit connectivity to areas east of I-35, with buses arriving every 20-to-30-minutes.
Rapid Route 800
Pleasant Valley Line
Service runs from Berkman/Mueller to the temporary end of line at Vertex/Slaughter Lane in southeast Austin. The line will end at the Goodnight Ranch Park & Ride once construction is completed. Rapid 800 will connect customers to destinations such as Mueller area, ACC Eastview, Dove Springs and more. It will connect customers to destinations like:
- Mueller
- ACC Eastview
- Austin Lighthouse for the Blind
- Dove Springs
- Easton Park
- Goodnight Ranch
Route 800 will eventually connect to the new Austin Light Rail and Green Line commuter rail.
Route 800 Pleasant Valley - connecting Mueller to Onion Creek/Slaughter Ln via Pleasant Valley Rd
Route 800Rapid Route 837
Expo Center Line
Rapid Route 837 will provide service from the temporary start of the line at Loyola Lane/Decker Lane in northeast Austin to Republic Square. The line will start at the Expo Center Park & Ride once construction is completed. Rapid 837 connects customers to medical, university, residential and commercial areas. The route includes the following:
- Downtown CapMetro routes
- Red Line at Downton Station
- Rapid 801 and 803
- Mueller
- UT Campus
- The Springdale Shopping Center
- Decker
Route 837 will eventually connect to the new Austin Light Rail.
Route 837 Expo Center - connecting Loyola/Decker to UT Campus and downtown
Route 837
| Service Day | Time of Day | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Weekday | 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. | 20 min |
10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | 30 min | |
Saturday | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | 20 min |
8 p.m. – midnight | 30 min | |
Sunday | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 20 min |
7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | 30 min |
Shelter features include a lower roof to help maximize shade, perforated panels to protect waiting passengers from hot and cold weather effects, two security cameras, real-time bus details, a sustainably made bench and safety lighting.
Status Updates
While some infrastructure, including stops and Park & Rides, is still under construction, temporary stops will be used. We are committed to ensuring reliable and safe service and will adjust the timeline if necessary. Customers can expect further enhancements beyond the initial introduction.
Project Timeline
October 2021
Groundbreaking on both the Expo and Pleasant Valley CapMetro Rapid Lines
November 2023
Shelter installation for all 80 Rapid stations begins
Begin initial service levels
Launch full vision of new Rapid lines