Chief Bowie was formerly the Police Captain for the Department CapMetro has hired a new Chief of Transit Police, RenEarl Bowie, after an extensive hiring process to fill the role following the departure of the former Chief, Eric Robins, in July 2025. Bowie steps into this role with more than…
With CapMetro’s Fiscal Year 2026 beginning on October 1, 2025, the agency has also launched Strategic Plan 2030, our internal managerial blueprint for the next five years. It outlines the steps CapMetro staff will take to enable the agency to deliver superior transit service that supports the region’s needs and…
CapMetro Thanks Him for his Dedication to Building the Agency’s First Transit Police Department AUSTIN, TX — After three years of dedicated leadership, CapMetro Transit Police Chief Eric Robins has accepted a new position near Houston as the Chief of Police for Alief ISD. Chief Robins has been instrumental in…
Did you know 20% of the Austin FC fans that attend each match get there on CapMetro? We’re proud of that stat line, and we’re grateful that number continues to grow, but the number of trains we have isn’t (and that’s okay)! We have enough trains for regular service, but…
CapMetro is celebrating the holiday season with several festive customer appreciation events throughout the month of December. The “Magic of Transit” events include breakfast and coffee at various stops, fare pass giveaways on select surprise routes, and a social media contest. The CapMetro festivities begin with the social media contest,…
One of CapMetro’s commitments in creating a reimagined Public Safety program was ensuring the agency established and promoted a secure and compassionate transit environment for all. The Community Intervention Specialists (CIS) are integral in ensuring that commitment is experienced throughout our transit network. As an agency, we understand that some…
