For our latest #MeetCapMetro, we’re shining a spotlight on Yolanda White, a Transportation Superintendent of Operations who’s been making a difference at CapMetro for over 25 years. Yolanda’s passion for transit began early. She cherishes memories of Sunday afternoons with her grandmother and family where, after church, they’d hop on…
Jacob Calhoun has been a familiar face at CapMetro for nearly a decade now. For him, what started as a deep curiosity in how to improve Austin’s notorious traffic has evolved into a meaningful career in public transit and urban planning. His journey into public transit began when he first…
If you’ve strolled through Plaza Saltillo recently, then the vibrant new artwork adorning the walls of the front building likely caught your eye. Earlier this month, CapMetro orchestrated a captivating event to unveil these stunning murals, brought to life by Julio Cesar Avalos, aka Chous, a muralist and graphic designer…
Meet Anna, CapMetro’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Manager. On a typical day, she’s involved in planning community development near current and future stops and stations. Lately, Anna and her team are advancing Austin’s Equitable Transit-Oriented Developments as part of Project Connect. These people-focused transit plans are similar to traditional TODs…
Meet Mike, a seasoned bus and paratransit safety manager. In 1992, shortly after immigrating from Ukraine, Mike began his public transit career in New York City, serving as a bus operator for 11 years. Public transit carried him around the country, transitioning into roles in safety at other agencies. In…
Meet John. Both a service and CapMetro Vet who began his career in 2001 as a bus operator. Over the years, he made his way up through a few different departments, eventually landing him where he is today. “It’s constant watching of our resources to make sure people can get…
