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Goodnight Ranch and Expo Center Park & Rides will open on June 7, 2026

Austin, TX — CapMetro is making it easier than ever to move across Central Texas with the opening of two brand-new Park and Rides, Goodnight Ranch and Expo Center, alongside the full launch of Rapid 800 and 837 on June 7, 2026.  

Since the initial introduction of Rapid 800 and 837 in February 2025, CapMetro crews have worked to install updated stations with enhanced amenities along the routes, as well as complete the Park & Ride facilities equipped with end-of-line charging to support the agency’s electric bus vehicles and infrastructure. When the service launches with the June Service Change, both lines will operate on their full 10-minute frequency during peak hours, providing faster connections across our community. 

“June’s service launch represents a major step forward in how Central Texas moves,” said Dottie Watkins, CapMetro’s President and CEO. “With our full frequency of Rapid service, along with the opening of these two new Park & Rides, we’re creating a more convenient and sustainable way for people to travel throughout the region.” 

The new Goodnight Ranch and Expo Center Park & Rides are designed to make public transportation more accessible and convenient for customers who want a reliable option to park once and ride across the city. 

Goodnight Ranch Park & Ride

Located in Southeast Austin at the end of Rapid 837 Pleasant Valley, this new Park & Ride includes: 

• 64 customer parking spaces 
• Four bus bays with overhead electric bus charging stations
• Shelter with upgraded lighting and security features, such as cameras
• Sidewalks and pedestrian safety improvements 
• Landscaping and irrigation improvements

As part of the June Service Change, CapMetro has realigned Route 318 and Route 333 will also end at Goodnight Ranch.

Goodnight Ranch Park & Ride

Expo Center Park & Ride 

• Located in Northeast Austin at the end of Rapid 800 Expo Center, this new Park & Ride includes: 
• 159 customer parking spaces
• Eight bus bays with overhead electric bus charging stations
• Shelter with upgraded lighting and security features
• Sidewalks and pedestrian safety improvements
• Onsite stormwater detention and environmental features
• Tree preservation and landscaping enhancements

As part of the June Service Change, Routes 18, 233, and Route 337 will also serve Expo Center Park & Ride.

Expo Center Park & Ride

Together, the two new facilities create new access points for customers traveling throughout the Rapid network and other routes, while also supporting CapMetro’s continued investment in sustainable transit infrastructure.

For additional assets of the Park & Rides and new Rapid stations, please visit this link. 

To learn more about the June Service Change, go to www.capmetro.org/servicechange/june-2026-service-changes. 

With nearly 34,000 average monthly Bikeshare riders, demand for this service continues to grow 

Austin, TX — CapMetro today announced the opening of a new Bikeshare station on the campus of St. Edward’s University, marking the first station located at the university and one of the largest in the entire Bikeshare system. 

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“Expanding our Bikeshare network is a key part of how we’re building a more connected and sustainable transportation system for our community,” said Art Jackson, CapMetro VP of Demand Response and Innovative Mobility. “By adding stations in high-demand areas like St. Edward’s University, we’re making it easier for more people to choose active, affordable transportation options.”

“The addition of a Bikeshare station on our campus is an exciting step forward in expanding accessible, sustainable transportation options for our students, faculty and staff on the Hilltop,” said Lisa Kirkpatrick, Vice President for Student Affairs and Administration at St. Edward's University. “This partnership with CapMetro is an investment in student mobility and affordability, and it supports our commitment to environmental stewardship while helping Hilltoppers stay connected to the broader Austin community.”

The new station, located in the parking lot between Woodward Street and Moody Drive is part of CapMetro’s broader expansion strategy for the micromobility transit option, which focuses on improving access, connectivity, and convenience for riders across Austin. 

 With nearly 34,000 average monthly Bikeshare riders this year, demand for this service continues to grow across the region.  The Bikeshare Expansion Plan is working to grow a more robust, equitable, and sustainable network that better connects people to transit, jobs, and key destinations. 

As part of this effort, CapMetro plans to install 25 Electrified Bikeshare Stations (EBS) by the end of 2026. These stations will feature in-dock charging capabilities for e-bike batteries, making it easier for customers to access and use electric bikes throughout the system. 

The expansion plan also prioritizes:

• Expanding service in East Austin, South Congress, Manor, Mueller, and West Austin
• Filling gaps in the existing network by adding new stations and increasing the size of current stations
• Co-locating Bikeshare stations with CapMetro Rail stations, bus stops, and Rapid transit stations to improve first- and last-mile connections

The new St. Edward’s station reflects these priorities by increasing access in South Austin and strengthening connections to nearby transit options and campus destinations.

Photos and video of the station’s installation are available here.

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ABOUT CAPMETRO

CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives. Created in accordance with Chapter 451 of the Texas Transportation Code, CapMetro was established by a voter referendum on Jan. 19, 1985 and now has more than 31 million boardings each year. For more information, visitcapmetro.org.