CapMetro to Open Two New Park & Rides with Full Launch of Rapid 800 and 837
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.
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.
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.
