A member of our Transit and Rail team, Austin works to improve mobility for communities big and small throughout North America. His experience includes the development of bus rapid transit (BRT) corridors (including the first battery-electric BRT in the United States), transit priority projects, strategic planning initiatives, and intercity passenger rail projects. He¡¯s also been involved with electric vehicle charging infrastructure planning, grant-writing, and shepherding politically and technically challenging projects across the finish line.
Austin is a believer in the power of transit, walking, and cycling to enhance neighborhood identity, shape development, and accelerate upward socioeconomic mobility. Access to frequent, reliable, and fast transit has the capability to encourage socially positive behavior and foster a sense of belonging in one's own community, city, and region.
Throughout his career, Austin has treated the needs of neighborhoods and communities as the top priority and firmly believes projects should remain effective and efficient but also reflect the communities in which they serve.