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Transit Plan 2035 Draft Scenario Overview September 2025 What is a Transit Plan? Transit Plan 2035 is our vision and roadmap for the CapMetro System over the next 5 to 10 years. We typically update our transit plan every 5 years • Last updated in 2015 with a scheduled 2020 update • Connections 2025 Service Plan  Cap Remap We want to work with the community, and stakeholders to co‐create a guiding document for Central Texas’ transit system. 2 Transit Plan 2035 Timeline 3 Data Based Development Development The combination of community outreach feedback, travel patterns, operations, and market data help us identify changes to the network. Community Outreach Round 1 Engagement Summary (Public) Market Analysis Existing Conditions Virtual Report (Public) 4 Transit Propensity What is the Transit Propensity  Index? Identifies areas with high demand for transit  service by combining and scoring ridership and  equity metrics.  Underserved High Propensity Clusters (circled on map): 1. US 183 corridor (West of MoPac) 2. N. MoPac & US 183 3. Windemere 4. Walnut Creek at I-35 5. Slaughter Lane Georgetown Leander Cedar Park Round Rock CapMetro Service Area Propensity Level Top 20% / High Propensity >10 Min Walk to Frequent Stop 3 Pflugerville 4 Manor 2 c a P o M Austin 1 5 5 5 How We Developed Recommendations This plan is CapMetro’s vision and roadmap for the next 5 to 10 years. Data Analysis + Community Input + Fiscal Responsibility 6 Transit Plan 2035 Draft Recommendations Recommendation themes include: aligning our current service with travel patterns, preparing for high-capacity transit and Project Connect, and exploring regional expansion. 7 Outlook within 5 years We’re budgeting responsibly, and there are still near-term improvements that can be made with our limited resources. • Network Summarized: • 61 Routes  2 Rapids with Improved Service  1 Route Joins High Frequency Network • 12 Pickup Zones • No major adjustments • Rail Improvements  Broadmoor Station Opening  Later weekday and earlier Saturday service  Planned double tracking and increased hours of operation. 8 5+ Year Outlook Thoughtfully planning for improvements that accompany Austin Light Rail and regional growth. • Network Summarized: • 55 Routes* • 7 Route Changes for Light Rail • 1 New Rapid • 5 Routes Join High Frequency Network • 14 Pickup Zones • 2 New Pickup Zones • 5 Changed Pickup Zones • Rail Improvements • Increase frequency and capital investments that improve service *Excluding Light Rail WORKING DRAFT CONCEPTS - Not displaying all routes WORKING DRAFT CapMetro 10+ Year Vision List Build towards a more connected region. Project Connect elements including Express Network, Rapid Lines, and elements. Transit Plan concepts that require partnerships and investment. 10 NORTHWEST Within the Next 5 Years • Route 392 extended to connect to Domain and Broadmoor 466 Replaced • 5+ Year Outlook • Better east/west connections through the new 326, high frequency E/W route on Rundberg • • • • More direct routes on the 325 to key destinations such as the hospital and Parmer/Mopac HEB Route 383 is streamlined, in response to community feedback that it takes too many twists and turns NEW Route 211 provides service to high need area NEW Pickup Zones in Lake Creek area and Georgian Acres Note: Map does not show all route concepts, and displays recommendations for the 5+ Year Outlook. 985 Leander Pickup Zone  Expansion TBD  By Need 50 550 383 214 New Lake Creek Pickup to Lago Vista Legend Light Rail Rail Rapid Frequent Local Express Current Route 980 Walnut  Creek Pickup 982 142 325 152 243 Dessau Pickup 466 135 801 1 324 211 392 New Georgian  Acres Pickup 326 323 803 3 NORTHEAST Within the Next 5 Years • Rapid 800 and 837 go to 10 min frequency and extended span Route 18 extended to Community First! Village for improved connection to downtown Route 233 and 237 discontinued due to low ridership. Existing Pickup coverage and proposed route realignments to cover productive stops. Combination of the 323 and 339, with changes to the 339 to match travel patterns Route 20 split at UT and new Route 320 serves Manor Rd 5+ Year Outlook • Expanded Northeast ATX Pickup Zone due to high population of seniors and folks with disabilities Additional stop at Highland ACC on Route 990 • • • • • Note: Map does not show all route concepts, and displays recommendations for the 5+ Year Outlook. 323 337 18 Northeast ATX  Pickup Zone Expansion 339 339 to Manor 990 233 935 300 350 837 18 320 30 370 2 LRT 800 East ATX  Pickup 300 350 20 237 Decker  Pickup  Zone Northeast ATX  Pickup Zone Legend Light Rail Rail Rapid Frequent Local Express Current Route SOUTHEAST Within the Next 5 Years • Route 310 extended to connect to Barton Creek Mall & Eastside Bus Plaza Route 350 frequency increased to every 15 minutes Route 271 extended to Pleasant Valley to connect to HEB 5+ Year Outlook Route 20 increase hours and discontinue Route 483 Route 350 extension to Austin Airport Route 217 realigned to serve Vargas Route 228 extended to connect Eastside Bus Plaza to Pleasant Valley Realign Routes 7 and 300 to serve light Rail New Route 331 along Oltorf • • • • • • • • Legend Light Rail Rail Rapid Frequent Local Express Current Route 310 311 Northeast ATX  Pickup  Expansion Decker Pickup  Zone 300 Northeast ATX  Pickup Zone 217 East ATX  Pickup 217 20 228 228 271 Exposition Pickup 30 LRT 331 7 350 320 370 300 Dove Springs  Pickup Zone 800 Note: Map does not show all route concepts, and displays recommendations for the 5+ Year Outlook. SOUTHWEST Within the Next 5 Years • Route 333 realigned to serve Goodnight Ranch Park and Ride Route 318 extended to connect Oak Hill and Goodnight Ranch Route 315 shortened to Westgate Transit Center Discontinue Flyers • • • 5+ Year Outlook • Replace Route 315 with new Rapid 815 operating along US Hwy 290 & Menchaca • Route 310 frequency increased to every 15 minutes Legend Light Rail Rail Rapid Frequent Local Express Current Route North Oak Hill  Pickup 318 803 3 801 1 300 800 30 Exposition Pickup East ATX  Pickup 105 803 LRT 331 310 1 801 300 311 Dove Springs Pickup 30 315 171 310 815 333 815 318 3 South  Menchaca Pickup 201 318 800 333 Note: Map does not show all route concepts, and displays recommendations for the 5+ Year Outlook CENTRAL Note: Map does not show all route concepts, and displays recommendations for the 5+ Year Outlook. Within the Next 5 Years • Route 2 extended on Springdale creating a bi- directional loop-makes it easier to travel diagonally Route 335 realigned to serve Hancock Center and further east on Manor Rd Route 345 discontinued due to low ridership, key destination covered by Hancock 5+ Year Outlook • Route 493 becomes a local route and operates every day Realign Routes 7 and 300 to serve light Rail • • • 661 8 Northeast ATX  Pickup Zone Northeast ATX  Pickup  Expansion 485 Decker Pickup  Zone 345 656 7 335 345 550 300 837 Exposition  Pickup Zone 663 LRT 331 672 322 2 493 370 490 300 670 800 Northeast ATX  Pickup Zone 2 Legend Light Rail Rail East ATX  Pickup Rapid Frequent Local Express Current Route Three Options for Buses on Guadalupe with Light Rail #1: Rapids on San Jacinto #2: Shortened Local Routes #3: Rapids Feed the Light Rail What stays the same? Local Routes 1 and 3 stay on Guadalupe and travel through downtown. What stays the same? Rapid 801 and 803 stay on Guadalupe and travel through downtown. What stays the same? Local Routes 1 and 3 stay on Guadalupe and travel through downtown. 38th St. Station 38th St. Station 1 & 3 801 & 803 Light Rail Congress Ave Station Oltorf Station 29th St. Station Congress Ave Station Congress Ave Station 38th St. Station 29th St. Station Oltorf Station Oltorf Station 38th St. Station Oltorf Station UT Shuttle Network Transition Within the Next 5 Years • Route 670 & Route 671 combination (August 2025) 5+ Year Outlook • New Route 8 connecting North Cross/Far West to Lake Austin Blvd • • New Route 370 connecting Pleasant Valley to Intramural fields New routes replace Route 656, 661, 663, 670, 672 661 8 Pickup Exposition 642 8 663 LRT Legend UT Shuttle Route Light Rail Red Line Rapid Frequent Local Current Route 370 656 640 Pickup NE ATX UT Austin Pickup East ATX 370 Pickup Decker Note: Map does not show all route concepts, and displays recommendations for the 5+ Year Outlook. 672 670 LRT CapMetro Rail Outlook within 5 Years 5+ Years Outlook 10+ Years Outlook Other prioritized double tracking improvements I-35 rail bridge Increase Weekday and Saturday service to every 30 minutes Broadmoor Station opening near Domain Double tracking improvements at Plaza Saltillo Positive Train Control improvements Operate later on Weekdays (until 9:00 p.m.) Operate earlier on Saturdays (starting at 8:00 a.m.) Additional capital investments, including potential infill stations Introduce Sunday service on the Red Line CapMetro Rail Green Line service 1 8 Legend CapMetro Red Line Thank you!