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…
“While having digital fare options is great in modern times,if there’s the option to get a physical pass or schedule, I am for it!” Earlier this year, San Francisco resident Alex Harmon flew to Austin to visit his aunt and cousin. He shared photos of his visit on X, highlighting…
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…
The theme for this year’s Black History month is African Americans and the arts, celebrating the many prolific voices of Black artists in the United States, from visual and performing arts, to literature, fashion, music and beyond. It’s fitting that CapMetro’s bus wrap for Black History month pays tribute to…
Imagine yourself stepping outside, bundled up in layers and your warmest winter coat that you break out once a year. It’s finally cold out and the chill in the air brings with it dreams of hot chocolate with sugary marshmallows and holiday cheer. Like most other weekdays, you go to…
Throughout our time talking about Project Connect, we’ve been clear that an investment in transit is an investment in equity. What we mean by that is that public transportation ridership is heavily weighted toward low-income communities and people of color. And so when we improve our services, those benefits go…
