AUSTIN, Texas -- Capital Metro is expanding its service to provide transportation options for the thousands of people coming into Austin to attend SXSW 2019.

  • More traffic than usual expected
  • Additional services offered during SXSW
  • New Operations Control Center opened

This year, as SXSW does not fall during spring break for area schools, the city is expecting to face a bigger transportation issue than usual.

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CapMetro officials said that the agency will offer additional service from Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 17. The agency opened a new Operations Control Center where representatives from various departments will be stationed to coordinate services.

HELPFUL TIPS:

• Visit the CapMetro website for MetroRail, MetroRapid and airport service and hours of operation information.

• MetroRail will likely be at capacity during the busiest days of the festival

• CapMetro’s added service includes extended hours for MetroExpress Route 985 from Lakeline and Leander, which will operate whenever MetroRail is operating.

• Customers who used the Leander and Lakeline Park & Rides are encouraged to catch Route 985 from Republic Square when the platform at Downtown Station is overcrowded.

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