Georgetown residents get free bus ride to downtown Austin

A regional commuter bus route for the Georgetown/ Round Rock area into Austin launched a month ago as part of an expansion from the Capital Area Rural Transportation System. This route gives riders access to downtown Austin, and is free for a limited time to encourage use.

Georgetown transportation projects see price increases

Austin Avenue bridge rehab This is the rehabilitation of the Austin Avenue bridge that includes new safety rated rails, required maintenance and a new bridge deck. The original estimated completion date was April 15, 2026, but has been pushed back to August.

New bus route connects Georgetown with downtown Austin

A new regional commuter bus route will be coming to the Georgetown/Round Rock area starting March 2 as part of an expansion from the Capital Area Rural Transportation System.

Paratransit service GoGeo to be absorbed by voucher service rideGTX

City of Georgetown Transportation Manager Lua Saluone presented an update on the city’s two transportation services GoGeo and rideGTX during the February 10 city council workshop. City Council agreed to combine the two programs for cost efficiency.

Multiple Georgetown transportation projects could wrap in 2026

In 2026 and beyond, the City of Georgetown continues to work on transportation projects that are parts of bonds, master plans and other traffic improvement initiatives. Below are some of the projects the city is working on that will be finished during the new year.

Overpass struck, causing road closures

On Tuesday, September 2, at around 2:30 p.m., an oversized load from an 18-wheeler traveling on Interstate 35 struck the Highway 29 overpass near Wolf Ranch.

Georgetown offers rideshares as public transit option

Later this year, the City of Georgetown will launch a transportation program that will allow residents to take rides with UberX that will be partially paid for by the city. This is part of the city’s effort to create a public transportation system for residents.

Mobility Authority Alerts Customers of Smishing Scam

The Central Texas Regional Mobility was notified that “smishing scam text messages” were sent to the public on Thursday morning, April 16.

Georgetown continues transit talks

The City of Georgetown continues to look at ways to improve and expand its public transportation options. During a March 26 workshop, city council heard proposed ideas and what the next steps include for the Transportation Development Plan.

City continues alternative transportation talks

As the community continues to grow, Georgetown and CapMetro are working to address current and future transportation needs.