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Public Meetings
Orange Line and Blue Line Public Scoping Meetings:
Join Capital Metro for a series of one-hour live virtual public scoping meetings focused on Project Connect’s Orange and Blue Line projects. The scoping phase provides the opportunity for the public to learn about the Orange and Blue Line projects and the federal environmental review process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Capital Metro will share information about the Project Connect program and will discuss the scoping process – the first step in getting federal environmental clearance for the project – including the project’s draft purpose, needs, goals and objectives; the project’s stakeholders; and next steps in the environmental and engineering process. Participants are invited to submit questions to CapMetro staff during a live question and answer session. Your feedback will guide design and environmental analysis for the Orange and Blue Lines.
The public scoping period will run from Jan. 25 – March 5, 2021. Visit the Capital Metro website during this time to view presentation content and provide feedback as part of their self-guided virtual open house. You can also share your comments via phone, email, and mail.
Orange Line Information: Call 512-369-7703 or email OrangeLine@capmetro.org; You can also contact by mail at: Attn: Orange Line Project Team, Capital Metro, 607 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701.
Blue Line Information: Call 512-369-7774 or email BlueLine@capmetro.org; You can also contact by mail at: Attn: Blue Line Project Team, Capital Metro, 607 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701.
Three live virtual meetings in English and one in Spanish will be held for each of the Orange and Blue Line projects. Requests for language translations or accommodations must be made to Capital Metro at least three working days (72 hours) prior to the virtual scheduled meeting date by calling 512-904-0180. To register or join virtual meetings, please visit www.capmetro.org.
Pleasant Valley and Expo MetroRapid Lines Public Meetings:
Join Capital Metro for a series of one-hour live virtual public meetings focused on Project Connect’s Pleasant Valley and Expo MetroRapid lines.
Capital Metro will share information about the Project Connect program and will discuss plans for MetroRapid. Participants are invited to submit questions to staff during a live question and answer session. Your feedback will guide design for the Pleasant Valley and Expo Lines.
The public comment period will run from Feb. 2 – March 12, 2021. Visit the Capital Metro website during this time to view presentation content and provide feedback as part of their self-guided virtual open house.
Two live virtual meetings in English and one in Spanish will be held. Requests for language translations or accommodations must be made to Capital Metro at least three working days (72 hours) prior to the virtual scheduled meeting date by calling 512-904-0180. To register or join virtual meetings, please visit www.capmetro.org.
VaccineAccess
Your Ride to Receive the Vaccine:
Capital Metro is offering complimentary curb-to-curb service for eligible community members to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Their MetroAccess vehicles are now accepting requests from community members and healthcare providers for transportation assistance to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations through phases I and II. Complimentary trips are currently available to individual customers only at this time.
Please note: Capital Metro is only providing transportation, not the vaccine itself. Customers must secure and schedule their vaccine dose with their healthcare provider.
How to Make Your Reservation:
Call 512-369-6050 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to request your trip at least 1 day in advance.
When making the reservation, customers will need the following information:
- Pickup address
- Vaccine location destination address
- Requested appointment and return times
- If the customer is traveling with another person or utilizing any mobility aids.
Service hours are Monday-Friday 4 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sun 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Service is available within the current MetroAccess ADA service area.
Customers should expect their ride to arrive within 30 minutes before or after their scheduled pickup time. When the appointment has ended, customers may call for their return pickup to be dispatched. For more information, please visit www.capmetro.org.
Source: Capital Metro
