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President/CEO Linda S. Watson spoke about the many strides Capital Metro has made since its launch on July 1, 1985. “We have a lot to do to continue to evolve to meet the needs of our fast-growing community," Watson said. "That’s why this whole celebration is called ‘30 Forward’….because it’s about looking ahead to another 30 great years of service.”
Several special guests paid tribute Capital Metro’s impressive history, including Austin Mayor Steve Adler; former Mayor Lee Leffingwell; Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, Texas House of Representatives; and several members of Austin’s City Council. These state and city officials read proclamations recognizing the agency’s important milestones, including providing more than 837 million bus and train rides to people in Central Texas over the last 30 years.
(l-r): Wade Cooper (Capital Metro Board of Directors Chairman), Martin Kareithi (Capital Metro Accessible Transportation Specialist), Boone Blocker (Access Advisory Committee Chair) and Linda Watson (Capital Metro President/CEO)
In recent years, Capital Metro has used technological advances to enhance the rider experience. In 2014, the agency launched one of the first mobile transit apps in the country to provide a new high-tech level of convenience allowing customers to buy passes and plan trips. This year, real-time information was introduced across the entire Capital Metro fleet, bringing new predictability and reliability to riders. Recently, the agency established a high-frequency bus network that offers 15-minute departure on five popular routes, allowing people to wait less at stops and have more options.
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Former Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell congratulates Capital Metro President/CEO Linda Watson.
Photo: Capital Metro/Brio Photography
Festive decor greeted guests, many wearing t-shirts bearing the “30 Forward” theme, as they assembled in the board room.
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