Dottie Watkins

Happy Transit Employee Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today is all about celebrating the incredible people at #CapMetro who keep our system moving and care for our customers every day. Show your appreciation by saying thank you on your next trip or by giving them a shout-out! 💙 #TEAD #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay

Cold weather shelters will open overnight Monday, Mar. 16. Go to One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Road from 6-8pm to register for overnight shelter. More information at AustinTexas.gov/Alerts or call the Cold Weather Shelter Hotline: 512-972-5055. (1/2)

APTA applauds Congress for passing the bipartisan THUD Act, which provides $21.1B for critical public transit projects that improve safety, support U.S. jobs, and modernize systems. Federal investment in public transit keeps our economy moving! ⬇️ aptapassengertransport.com/apta-urges-u-s…

The Systemwide Accessibility team continues to test wayfinding solutions, this time along North Lamar near Crestview Station. With the help of a Travel Trainer, the team evaluated @waynmaporg trip planning, stop identification and pathway information, as well as @navilens real time next bus information. Learn more about these tools: ow.ly/Y2pS50YcO2R

Still searching for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? 💝 CapMetro will get you to florists, shops and all the places you need to find something sweet! 💐 Life is better when you're riding with someone you care about. 🥰 #CapMetro #ValentinesDay #Valentine

If you haven’t tapped yet… what are you waiting for? 👀 Tap to Pay is the fastest way onto CapMetro buses. Choose your new favorite way to pay: 💳 Credit card 🏧Debit card 🍎 Apple Pay 🤖 Google Pay No cash. No fumbling. Just tap and ride. Tap. Go. CapMetro. Learn more: capmetro.org/taptopay #CapMetro #TapToPay

The proposed updates focus on increasing frequency, improving connections and opening two new Park & Rides. This would be the first major service change delivered under our Board‑approved Transit Plan 2035. If approved by the CapMetro Board, the proposed changes would take effect Sunday, June 7, 2026, or upon completion of the Goodnight Ranch and Expo Center Park and Rides and successful testing this spring. Service change: capmetro.org/servicechange/… Transit Plan 2035: capmetro.org/transit-plan-2… Feedback/comments: feedback@capmetro.org +++ Las actualizaciones propuestas se centran en aumentar la frecuencia, mejorar las conexiones y abrir dos nuevos Park & Rides. Este sería el primer cambio importante de servicio implementado bajo nuestro Transit Plan 2035 aprobado por la Junta Directiva. Si la Junta Directiva de CapMetro lo aprueba, los cambios propuestos entrarían en vigor el domingo 7 de junio de 2026, o una vez finalizada la construcción de los Park & Rides de Goodnight Ranch y Expo Center y tras las pruebas exitosas que se realizarán esta primavera. Cambio de servicio: capmetro.org/servicechange/… Transit Plan 2035: capmetro.org/transit-plan-2… Comentarios: feedback@capmetro.org

Service information for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 All regular #CapMetro services are expected to resume as weather conditions and roadways across the region continue to improve. Delays and detours are possible. CapMetro staff will continue to monitor and will send updates as needed on social media and CapMetro Alerts: capmetro.org/capmetroalerts +++ Información sobre el servicio para el miércoles 28 de enero de 2026 Se espera que todos los servicios regulares de CapMetro se reanuden a medida que las condiciones climáticas y de las carreteras en toda la región continúan mejorando. Es posible que haya retrasos y desvíos. El personal de CapMetro continuará monitoreando la situación y enviará actualizaciones según sea necesario a través de las redes sociales y CapMetro Alerts: capmetro.org/capmetroalerts

Service information for Tuesday January 27, 2026 #CapMetro will begin limited Bus, Rail, Bikeshare Pickup and Access service at 12 p.m. Delays and detours are expected throughout the day. -Life-Sustaining Access trips will begin before noon, with all other trips beginning after noon. -Lago Vista Pickup zone will NOT operate -All Express, Flyer, UT Shuttle and Night Owl routes will NOT operate -Rail connector routes 465 & 466 will NOT operate -Due to road ice patches, many bus routes will NOT operate -Transit store is closed For the full list of affected routes and the latest updates, please visit: capmetro.org/weather. Updates will also be shared via social media and CapMetro Alerts: capmetro.org/capmetroalerts +++ Información sobre el servicio para el martes 27 de enero de 2026 #CapMetro comenzará con servicio limitado de autobús, Rail, Bikeshare, Pickup y Access a las 12:00 p.m. Se esperan retrasos y desvíos durante todo el día. -Los viajes de Access esenciales (para el mantenimiento de la vida) comenzarán antes del mediodía; todos los demás viajes comenzarán después del mediodía. -La zona de Pickup Lago Vista NO operará. -Todas las rutas Express, Flyer, UT Shuttle y Night Owl NO operarán. -Las rutas conectoras de Rail 465 y 466 NO operarán. -Debido a capas de hielo en las carreteras, muchas rutas de autobús NO operarán. -La Tienda de Tránsito estará cerrada. Para la lista completa de rutas afectadas y las actualizaciones más recientes, visite: capmetro.org/weather También se compartirán actualizaciones a través de las redes sociales y CapMetro Alerts: capmetro.org/capmetroalerts

We're starting service back up. 💙🚍❄️ #CapMetro operators are heading out as conditions allow and will continue to move carefully. We appreciate our community's patience as we safely get moving. Visit the link below for a FULL list of impacted services for today. 🔗 capmetro.org/weather

This old bulldog isn’t so bullheaded. Doc's staying right at home and focusing on what makes him really happy… sleep, snoring, and the occasional snack. Folks, the City of Austin will move to modified operations tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 26.  All City facilities will be closed to the public except three libraries, which will remain open to serve as Warming Centers from 8am to 5pm: 📚Central Library – 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. 📚Terrazas Branch – 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St. 📚Little Walnut Creek Branch – 835 W. Rundberg Ln. ♻️ Austin Resource Recovery curbside trash, recycling, composting and on-demand bulk, brush and household hazardous waste appointments will be delayed by one day. Sign up for reminders to receive updates about changes to your services at austintexas.gov/myschedule. All court dates and due dates will be extended. Phone lines will be open. * To speak with a Municipal Court clerk, please call 512-974-4800 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * To speak with a Community Court clerk, please call 512-974-4879 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 🏥 Austin Public Health clinic appointments scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled to a later date. 🐕 Austin Animal Services staff are on-site caring for animals. Animal Protection Officers will be responding to priority reports. Call 3-1-1 to report stray or injured animals. ⚒ Austin Development Services staff will be available by phone, chat, email, and for any virtual appointments scheduled. In-person inspections booked for Monday will automatically move to Tuesday, weather permitting. 🔹 City of Austin utility customers can make utility payments at coautilities.com or by calling 1-833-375-4919 for a Quick Payment. Please stay safe and warm out there. Stay off the roads if you can.

Service information for Monday, January 26, 2026 CapMetro will begin Bus, Rail, Pickup and Access service at 12 p.m. Delays and detours are expected throughout the day. The following routes will NOT operate: -Lago Vista Pickup zone will NOT operate -All Express, Flyer, @UTshuttle and Night Owl routes will NOT operate -Rail connector routes 465 & 466 will NOT operate -Routes 50, 152, 490, 491, 492, 493 will NOT operate -Bikeshare will not operate For the full list of affected routes and the latest updates, please visit: capmetro.org/weather. Updates will also be shared via social media and CapMetro Alerts: capmetro.org/capmetroalerts. +++ Información del servicio para el lunes 26 de enero de 2026 CapMetro comenzará el servicio de Bus, Rail, Pickup y Access a las 12:00 p.m. Se esperan retrasos y desvíos durante todo el día. Las siguientes rutas NOoperarán: -La zona de Pickup Lago Vista NO operará -Todas las rutas Express, Flyer, UT Shuttle y Night Owl NO operarán -Las rutas de conexión de tren 465 y 466 NO operarán -Las rutas 50, 152, 490, 491, 492 y 493 NO operarán -Bikeshare no estará disponible Para consultar la lista completa de rutas afectadas y las últimas actualizaciones, visite: capmetro.org/weather. También se compartirán actualizaciones a través de las redes sociales y CapMetro Alerts: capmetro.org/capmetroalerts.

Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing. Icy road conditions are continuing, and any ice that melts this afternoon could potentially refreeze tonight. Please stay off the roads if you can. Just because a road is passable — doesn’t mean it’s safe. I am saddened to share some tragic news this morning. We have experienced the first fatality related to this winter storm. This fatality is exposure-related. This is a sad reminder of the critically important work that is being done by our Cold Weather Sheltering and our warming centers. Tragedies like this are completely preventable. If you need sheltering, PLEASE take advantage of all the resources the City has. 24-Hour Cold Weather Shelters have been extended through Tuesday morning (01/26/2026). Guests may remain in the shelters during the day and are not required to leave in the morning. Last night, we had 659 people in our shelters. We have six current active shelters and are adding capacity to make sure we meet the needs. CapMetro service is still suspended, but if you’d like to join us at a shelter, call 3-1-1 and we will pick you up. We will pick you up, we will drive you to the shelter, we will feed you while you’re there, and most importantly, we will keep you warm and safe. CapMetro will have a delayed start on Monday. Learn more: capmetro.org

Service information for Monday, January 26, 2026 CapMetro will begin Bus, Rail, Pickup and Access service at 12 p.m. Delays and detours are expected throughout the day. The following routes will NOT operate: -Lago Vista Pickup zone will NOT operate -All Express, Flyer, @UTshuttle and Night Owl routes will NOT operate -Rail connector routes 465 & 466 will NOT operate -Routes 50, 152, 490, 491, 492, 493 will NOT operate -Bikeshare will not operate For the full list of affected routes and the latest updates, please visit: capmetro.org/weather. Updates will also be shared via social media and CapMetro Alerts: capmetro.org/capmetroalerts. +++ Información del servicio para el lunes 26 de enero de 2026 CapMetro comenzará el servicio de Bus, Rail, Pickup y Access a las 12:00 p.m. Se esperan retrasos y desvíos durante todo el día. Las siguientes rutas NOoperarán: -La zona de Pickup Lago Vista NO operará -Todas las rutas Express, Flyer, UT Shuttle y Night Owl NO operarán -Las rutas de conexión de tren 465 y 466 NO operarán -Las rutas 50, 152, 490, 491, 492 y 493 NO operarán -Bikeshare no estará disponible Para consultar la lista completa de rutas afectadas y las últimas actualizaciones, visite: capmetro.org/weather. También se compartirán actualizaciones a través de las redes sociales y CapMetro Alerts: capmetro.org/capmetroalerts.