Recognizing Transit Public Safety Month Last month, CapMetro and our community experienced a tragic first: a senseless act of violence onboard a bus resulted in the loss of our customer, Akshay Gupta’s, life. We are heartbroken at this loss and angry at the fear and grief this incident sparked. I…
Let’s face it, change can be hard. We’ve all experienced it: the neighborhood grocery store resets the aisles and suddenly you can’t find the peanut butter; your phone updates and now your brightness button has moved an inch to the left; or your favorite show finally comes back for a…
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.…
This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, CapMetro proudly celebrates the rich cultural diversity, resilience and contributions of AANHPI communities across Central Texas and beyond. This month is a time to honor the trailblazers who have shaped our region’s history and recognize the many ways AANHPI…
Meow there, humans! We, the fabulous felines of CapMetro, have finally gotten our paws on the blog. It’s time to spill the kibble about our dedicated hoomans and their important work. Meet the Purr-fessionals Peach’s Corner Meow! I’m Peach, and my hooman Mike Kram is the Safety Manager for Bus…
Hello Transit Partners, Having started my journey as a bus driver with CapMetro more than 30 years ago, I’ve had a front-row seat to Austin’s incredible transformation. I’ve seen neighborhoods change, tech companies flourish, and countless people build their lives here—all while our transit system worked to keep pace with…
