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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to implement the August 2026 Service Changes, and accepting the results of the Title VI Analysis.
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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. These changes support action items within CapMetro's Strategic Plan 2030, such as Action 1.4. Optimize and enhance service by completing and implementing Transit Plan 2035.
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: This item will be presented to the full board on April 20, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed August 2026 Service Changes focus on strengthening connectivity and better matching service levels to current demand. The recommendations were developed in collaboration with frontline staff, community members, and school and regional partners as part of the Board-approved Transit Plan 2035 and are in partnership with the City of Austin, in its delivery of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG).
The following is a summary of the proposed service changes for August 2026. Future service changes will include additional components from our Board-approved Transit Plan 2035.
* Realignment of Route 2 Rosewood/Cesar Chavez (Frequent) ...
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