CapMetro

Congrats to our Planning and ETOD teams for receiving the Advancing Diversity and Social Change award, and to to #CapMetro Board Member Leslie Pool for receiving the Planning Advocate Award from the American Planning Association - Texas Chapter! CapMetro, in partnership with the City of Austin, spearheaded the ETOD Study to integrate future transportation investments with tools and policies focused on community preservation and economic access. This groundbreaking project emphasizes equity, prioritizes underrepresented voices, and aligns transit and housing strategies across multiple agencies. With housing limited by an outdated land development code, Leslie Pool and her District 7 team built a coalition of the public and private sector planning professionals needed to effect change. The coalition and community groups crafted HOME (Home Options for Mobility and Equity). The plan offered more housing types and smaller lot options for a denser, more walkable and resilient city. More on this year's awards: https://lnkd.in/ew6UBK7S #Housing #PublicTransit #Development #Award

Today, we celebrated White Cane Day at Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It was a wonderful event that brought our community together to raise awareness about the significance of the white cane. We focused on the crucial themes of accessibility, safety and inclusivity. Participants shared experiences and insights, highlighting the ongoing need for greater public understanding and support for white cane users. The event is a powerful reminder of how essential it is to create a more inclusive society for individuals with visual impairments. We're grateful to everyone who joined us in making this important day a continuing conversation about accessibility in our community. More about White Cane Day in TX: whitecaneday.org

Influence and foster a collaborative safety culture for an expanding regional transit system! Transit Police Officers will: -Engage with the community & local law enforcement -Help develop crime prevention approaches & measures -Be eligible for a $15K hiring bonus Help shaping shape this new department--apply today: bit.ly/CMPDjobs #PublicSafety #Police #CapMetro #ATX

Join our friends at ATX KIDS CLUB early next month for a scavenger hunt across town via public transportation, and help raise money for camp scholarships. Explore the city, win raffle prizes and enjoy food and beverages. 📍 Starts at Waterloo Greenway (Waterloo Park) 📅 Sat. Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Details & registration: www.atxkidsclub.org/events

We’re shaping the future of transit in Central TX, but we can’t do it without YOU! Join us for the Transit Plan 2035 Virtual Webinar on Oct. 15 at 6:00 p.m. Info & registration: https://lnkd.in/gZUCUgxB #CapMetro #PublicTransit

This week, meet Jacob Calhoun, AICP, #CapMetro’s Direct of Transit System Enablement. After relying on public transit in the Netherlands, he's committed his career to improving Austin's transit network. Learn more about Jacob on our blog: waypointblog.com #MeetCapMetroMonday

Last night, CapMetro hosted a successful Community Night where residents engaged with our team while enjoying bowling, roller skating and pizza. This interactive event provided a unique opportunity for the community to learn about and provide direct feedback on Transit Plan 2035 -- our comprehensive vision for the future of public transportation in Central Texas. As we work to meet the evolving needs of our growing region, community input is crucial. Transit Plan 2035 will guide our service improvements over the next 5-10 years, complementing existing initiatives like Project Connect while focusing on enhancing our current transit system. We're grateful for the thoughtful feedback and enthusiasm shown by attendees! This collaborative approach ensures that our transit planning reflects the real needs and aspirations of the Central Texas community. Interested in learning more or sharing your thoughts? Be a part of shaping Austin's transit future by visiting capmetro.org/transitplan. #CapMetro #TransitPlan2035 #CentralTexas #Austin #PublicTransit

Thank you to Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ) and Brandon Boone from inviting #CapMetro to their latest #TechBytes session this week on "The Importance of Latino Representation in Tech," in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth. We also thank Ouro for their collaboration on the event. A diverse workforce fosters creativity and encourages different perspectives, leading to better decision-making and more effective solutions. It also helps organizations better understand and serve diverse customers or clients. Moreover, diversity promotes a more inclusive and equitable work environment; something we strive for at our agency. It is also worth noting that Brandon is a Community Connector for Transit Plan 2035, our blueprint for the future of public transportation in Central Texas. Jacob and our other Community Connectors share information and gather feedback from their respective communities to help build a transit network that works best for everyone.

So glad to participate in CapMetro's #Transit2035 event! Great to see so many folks come out to provide input, and to see so many dedicated #transit professionals working hard to serve the community! And, last but not least, I finally got to play #TransitLand! Sharmila Mukherjee, AICP * Lawrence Deeter * Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, AICP, PMP * Jake Francis, AICP * Rose Lisska

Congrats to Licelda Briones on being awarded the Latina Emerging Leader award from HABLA con Orgullo! 🎉 Our Community Engagement team is staffed by inspiring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of the people we serve. This recognition is one of many testaments to their hard work, and is indicative that we have the right people here at #CapMetro--like Licelda--who truly have a passion for the job of creating a more equitable and accessible transit system for the Central Texas region.