Official Twitter account for #CapMetro President & CEO, Dottie Watkins. Proudly leading the women & men of @CapMetroATX.

Austin, TX
Joined June 2022
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Train tracks aren’t a shortcut—they’re a no-go zone! 🚫🚂 Stick to the walkways and crossings for a safe trip every time. Get more safety tips at capmetro.org/safety
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🗣️ Heads up, Travis County: a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area. Arctic air arrives Friday (01/23) with temps expected to drop below freezing with dangerous wind chills. Now’s the time to prepare & sign up for local weather alerts at WarnCentralTexas.org ❄️
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The Infrastructure Academy: 2025 Fall Career Expo is almost here! This is a great opportunity to meet with our #CapMetro team and learn about careers that help keep Austin moving. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take the next step, we'd love to connect with you! 🗓️ TOMORROW, September 10 🕐 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 🔗 ow.ly/6zb250WPE7P
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Big things are happening at our North Operations and Maintenance Facility—our new electric charging infrastructure is making MAJOR progress! This upgrade will include 90 charging ports for our battery electric buses, plus a 267,000 sq. ft solar canopy to help power operations. It’s a key part of our commitment for cleaner, quieter and more sustainable transit across Central Texas. We’re proud to take this step toward reducing our carbon footprint & can't wait to see it operational soon! @HoltRenewables @austinenergy
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#CapMetro's Transit Police Department is growing! We just swore in 12 new members: one captain, two sergeants and nine officers. These officers were thoughtfully hired with a focus on safety and community connection. Beginning June 16, you start seeing them across our system as they: 👮‍♀️ Build trust with riders 🚨 Respond to emergencies 🔍 Monitor higher-risk areas 🚍 Help prevent crime and ensure safe transit for all
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
Bike to Work Day is May 16—and we’re celebrating! 🚲 Use code BTWD25 on Bike to Work Day to ride CapMetro Bikeshare. May is Bike Month, but you can ride Bikeshare any day—whether you're commuting, grabbing lunch or just out for a spin. #BikeMonth #BikeToWorkDay
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Join us for Transit Forward's Spring Luncheon featuring special guests @CapMetroCEO Dottie Watkins and ATP ED Greg Canally! Don't miss this conversation with fellow transit advocates on the future of Austin's transportation and infrastructure. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/transit-for…
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Austin, check out CapMetro’s new Rapid Lines! 🔹800: Connecting Mueller to Slaughter Lane 🔹837: Running from the Expo Center & Decker Lane straight through Mueller, UT, & Downtown. More transit options = a more connected Austin. Let’s ride! 🚌💨
Big news! 🎉🎉🎉 After weeks of testing the new #CapMetro Rapid routes, we're finally ready for y'all! Starting February 23, the initial Rapid service is available to customers. To learn more about the new 800 & 837 Routes visit, capmetro.org/rapid2025.
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For our latest #MeetCapMetro, meet Brian Robinson, our Public Safety Ambassador Manager. With his community engagement skills, he’s been a pioneer in developing the PSA team. Learn more about Brian on our Waypoint Blog: bit.ly/4h8qxXl
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
All smiles this morning for pull out. 😀✌️🌨️ A huge thanks to our frontline staff for showing up and connecting our community in these icy conditions today. Give a Bus Operator a wave and a smile if you're out! 👋💙 @KeolisNA
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Some #CapMetro buses are leaving the yard and heading out to pick up customers 🚌 Just a reminder, it’s limited service today and we are encouraging essential trips only! Stay safe💙
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
Take time today to consider how you can improve your community for future generations. What starts locally can grow to enact a larger shift towards the #betterment and #equality of everyone. #MartinLutherKing #MLKDay #CapMetro
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
#CapMetro turns 40 this year! 🎂 On Jan. 6, 1985 — T's were crossed, and i's were dotted that laid the foundation of what made us...well, us! To celebrate, we sat down with Alan Wulkan, our first ever Executive Director, who said, "...working with local leaders and neighborhood organizations helped keep the city's future in mind while establishing service." We hope to bring you more in 2025 to celebrate our big 4-O. Our teams are digging through piles of photos, videos, news articles and more to share the big moments and exciting stories from our 40 years of serving the region. Stay tuned! 🎉
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
Cold weather shelters will open overnight on Sun., Jan. 5 - Thurs., Jan. 9. #CapMetro can help get you to the One Texas Center.
  - Bus routes to the OTC: 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 105, 142,801.
- Anyone seeking a cold weather shelter & does not have the means to pay the fare will still be given a ride.
- More info: AustinTexas.gov/alerts
Cold weather shelters will open overnight Sun., Jan. 5 - Thurs., Jan. 9. 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)
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
Dove Springs is on the move! 🎉   Over the last 11 months, we've provided 31,000+ trips in the Dove Springs Pickup Zone--nearly DOUBLE the previous record. Thanks for trusting us to keep you connected.   Where to next?: capmetro.org/pickup #CapMetro #ATX #ThankYou
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
The #CapMetro elves are makin’ their way downtown handing out free day passes and swag! 🎶 #MagicOfTransit
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
Meet Yolanda White--our dedicated Transportation Superintendent of Operations who has been an integral part of the agency for over 25 years. #MeetCapMetro Learn more about Yolanda on our blog: bit.ly/4gAV6Er
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
This October, we served more than 2.6 million customers, our highest number since 2021! 🎉🙌 More people are choosing #CapMetro to help them get to work, school and explore #CentralTexas for music and sporting events. Thank you to everyone who rides CapMetro & supports public transit! 💙
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
We have some adorable #CapMetro bus ornaments to give away. 🚌🎄 Ride with us and make them yours! We're giving out free holiday swag all month long including coffee, tacos, and collectible ornaments. Hop on board and spread some transit cheer! #MagicOfTransit ✨
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Dottie Watkins retweeted
CapMetro will operate reduced #Thanksgiving service on 11/28 and 11/29. 🥧 Thurs. 11/28: -No Rail, @UTshuttle, Night Owl, Express or Pickup Fri. 11/29: -No Rail, UT Shuttle, Night Owl or Express -Pickup will operate regular service More info: bit.ly/CapMetroThanks
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