One of CapMetro’s commitments in creating a reimagined Public Safety program was ensuring the agency established and promoted a secure and compassionate transit environment for all. The Community Intervention Specialists (CIS) are integral in ensuring that commitment is experienced throughout our transit network. As an agency, we understand that some…
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…
We love what we do. We’ve been doing it for a long time. Since 1985, CapMetro has worked every day to deliver the best possible transit experience for all customers. At the heart of what we do are our frontline staff, including our operators, engineers, and conductors. Without them, buses,…
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…
Picture this: a packed bus, a bustling transit stop, or a full train with people and their bikes. And, throughout this crowded commute, you feel safe because you know there’s a team of Public Safety Ambassadors, ready to step in at a moment’s notice. Back in 2021, CapMetro began…
Meet Wesley Brown, a Program Manager on the CapMetro Rail team. He’s been with CapMetro for about 9 months and has been an avid runner since high school. That’s precisely why we’re featuring him in this long-distance edition of Meet CapMetro. Today, Wesley can be found in Massachusetts running in…
