H.R. No. 125 is a resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), which was established through a public vote on January 19, 1985, and began operations on July 1 of that year. The agency plays a crucial role in the Austin area, serving a 549-square-mile region that includes cities such as Austin, Leander, and Manor. Funded in part by a one percent sales tax, CapMetro provides a range of transit options, including fixed-route buses, park-and-ride services, bike-share programs, paratransit services, and a hybrid rail system, transporting approximately 90,500 passengers each weekday.
The resolution highlights CapMetro's commitment to offering innovative, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable mobility options that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in the region. It acknowledges the agency's indispensable role in the transportation infrastructure of Austin and expresses the Texas House of Representatives' best wishes for CapMetro's continued success. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for CapMetro as a token of high regard from the Texas House.