SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to implement the January 2026 Service Changes.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2026 Operating Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT:
The service change process is guided by and in accordance with CapMetro's Board-approved Service Standards and Guidelines.
BUSINESS CASE:
Service changes provide CapMetro with the opportunity to adjust services to meet the needs of customers and efficiently use our resources. Service changes occur up to three times a year typically in January, June, and August to coincide with local school and university calendars. In the interim months, between service change implementations, CapMetro continuously seeks and invites year-round feedback from the community.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on September 10, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The following is a high-level summary of the proposed service changes for January 2026. Future service changes could include more substantial adjustments as we progress the development of our long-range plan update, Transit Plan 2035, and the full vision of Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley and 837 Expo Center.
* Realignment of Route 485 Night Owl Cameron - The proposed realignment would enable late-night connections to the dense active nightlife on East 6th, transfers to Greyhound Bus service (at Eastside Bus Plaza) that occur before dawn, and improved connectivity within Mueller. These areas show high propensity for late-night ridership, and community feedback has demonstrated strong interest in late-night service near the eastside entertainment district and additional portions of Airport Boulevard. Additionally,...
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