The Capital Area Rural Transportation System will launch two new regional commuter bus routes March 2, offering express service to downtown Austin.
One route will serve Bastrop and Smithville, while the other will have stops in Georgetown and Round Rock.
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The rides will be free for a limited time, according to a city of Georgetown news release. The service is funded by Austin’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, supported by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The new routes are intended to relieve heavy traffic on Hwy. 7, Hwy. 290 and I-35, the news release states.
For full route maps and schedules, residents can visit www.ridecarts.com or call 512-478-7433.
What they’re saying
“These routes are about getting cars off the road and giving people a smarter way to commute,” CARTS General Manager Dave Marsh said. “One bus can replace dozens of single-occupancy vehicles. If you’re tired of sitting in traffic, this is your exit ramp.”
What else?
In Bastrop, CARTS will also celebrate the completion of the Smithville Station remodel with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 2 at 2:30 p.m.