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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
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celebrated its 40th anniversary on July 1, 2025, and this occasion |
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provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the agency for its |
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vital contributions to the Austin area; and |
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WHEREAS, Created by a public vote on January 19, 1985, |
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CapMetro began operations on July 1 of that year; the agency is |
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funded in part by a one percent sales tax paid by the residents of |
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its 549-square-mile area, which includes Austin, Leander, Point |
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Venture, Manor, Lago Vista, Jonestown, and San Leanna; and |
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WHEREAS, CapMetro offers a variety of transit options to |
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serve the needs of commuters, including traditional fixed-route |
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bus, park-and-ride, bike-share, and paratransit services as well as |
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a hybrid rail system; transporting about 90,500 passengers each |
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weekday, CapMetro utilizes a fleet of 416 buses, 55 rapid vehicles, |
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49 pickup vehicles, 10 diesel electric trains, 94 vanpools, 181 |
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paratransit vehicles, and 76 bike-share stations; and |
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WHEREAS, True to its mission, CapMetro provides a system of |
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innovative, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable |
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mobility options that contribute to the quality of life and |
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economic vitality in the region, and it is indispensable to the |
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transportation infrastructure in Austin and beyond; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 40th |
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anniversary of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
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and extend to the agency sincere best wishes for continued success; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for CapMetro as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |