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Travis County proclaims July 1 CapMetro Day; public commenters raise transit equity and shelter concerns
Summary
The court proclaimed July 1, 2025 as CapMetro Day and briefly heard praise from CapMetro representatives and county employees; public commenters raised Title VI concerns, long wait times on some routes, and removal of benches and shelters affecting homeless residents, and the court recalled an item for public comment after a WebEx error.
The Travis County Commissioners Court proclaimed July 1, 2025 as CapMetro Day at its June 27 special voting session, recognizing Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s role in regional transit. The proclamation passed unanimously with Judge Andy Brown absent.
CapMetro representatives and county employees spoke in support of the proclamation. Adele, who identified herself as a county employee, said the county’s partnership with CapMetro — including free transit passes and ebikes for employees — "has made a huge difference in my life and in my family’s" ability to…
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