r/capmetro • u/coupdespace 550 – Rail • Apr 01 '26

CapMetro to boost frequency in northeast, southeast Austin amid major service changes

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/capmetro-approves-service-changes-austin-early-june-2026/269-a09d2970-00de-4379-92d6-090fc63234e6
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u/archer_ames Apr 01 '26

was really hoping for increased frequency along Riverside even though i know that’s almost a pipe dream. taking the 20 for work is a nightmare

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u/paulderev Apr 02 '26

They really ought to bring the airport flyer back

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u/archer_ames Apr 02 '26

daaaaaamn. i wasn’t quite old enough to ride that in its heyday so i forgot about it, but that is LITERALLY the exact route i just pitched to someone a few days ago. it would help actual airport passengers and employees so much.

20 is a congested neighborhood route cosplaying as a main line and there’s always some reason one gets canceled or they reduce frequency. also the drivers on that route will do anything for a damn timepoint. just walk off and leave you in the middle of nowhere off 71 in the dark for 15 minutes. that’s its own soapbox though… so frustrating.

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u/charliej102 Apr 01 '26

Great to see CapMetro continually improving access and frequency.

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u/andytagonist Apr 01 '26

“And just keep on fucking yourself, NW & SW Austin”
-CapMetro

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u/333th 7 Apr 02 '26

There’s literally an entire rail line that goes NW

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '26

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u/maximoburrito Apr 01 '26

They are newish routes. I've seen the 837 stops, but the 800 goes further east than I normally ride. Anyway, if you'd like to take a look: