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CapMetro service changes starting Aug. 16 include Route 2 expansion, route updates
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Ethan Love , as published by KXAN-NBC
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Starting August 16, several updates will be implemented.
Changes are coming to CapMetro services in Austin . Starting August 16, several updates will be implemented. One of the changes includes an expansion of Route 2, which will now cover more areas in east Austin.
Additional updates will be made to Route 217. The UT Shuttle schedules will also be revised. These changes are part of a broader set of service updates that CapMetro will launch on August 16.
Further details about the service changes are available from CapMetro. Residents can consult the CapMetro website or contact them directly for more information on the updates and how they may affect their commutes.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KXAN-NBC Reading time: 1 min
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