Meet Jake Boone, a Station and Facilities Planning Technician for the CapMetro Bikeshare program. He studied physical education in college before working for bicycle education non-profits, eventually keying in on how proper transit infrastructure can positively impact public health. And that’s where his passion for public transit became a career.…
Meet Brian Robinson, the Public Safety Ambassador Manager who’s been with CapMetro since 2021. Brian held a career in law enforcement serving APD, but hoped to continue working after retirement. That’s when a former colleague and current CapMetro employee encouraged him to apply for a position in the newly formed…
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…
