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Commuter Rail Urban Service (if approved by voters in the Nov. 2 referendum)
- To operate starter service on existing freight rail line owned by Capital Metro
- To serve east, northwest and central Austin, plus suburban passengers
- Nine stops, with eight within the City of Austin , along the way
- Future extensions to require detailed analysis and referendum, under current state law
Rapid Bus Service
- Technologically advanced buses use a traffic signal priority system to move buses more quickly through traffic
- Provides real-time arrival information
- To include, but not limited to, areas such as: North Lamar, South Congress, Burnet, Riverside, East 7th/Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Oltorf/Pleasant Valley/51st, Northeast, Mueller, Rundberg/Research, Parmer, Ben White, Oak Hill
Express and Local Bus Service
- Higher-speed Express bus service from suburban Capital Metro service area locations
- Express bus service to Park & Ride locations at North IH-35, South IH-35, Oak Hill, Manor, 620/2222, South MoPac
- Increased core local bus system providing frequent-stop access
- Increased cross-town routes
- Realignment of routes to enhance other bus and rail connections
Future Passenger Rail Service
- Includes proposed rail service not included in the current referendum
- Regional commuter rail service from Georgetown to San Antonio on Union Pacific freight tracks along MoPac Expressway
- Urban commuter rail service along the abandoned MoKan rail right-of-way currently being preserved for transit by TxDOT
- Commuter rail service to Manor and Elgin along existing Capital Metro freight tracks
- Capital Metro is collaborating with other regional transportation organizations to determine the future of these lines
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