SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution appointing six members of the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action has no fiscal impact.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☐ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☐ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: CapMetro is a partner in the implementation of the Project Connect program of projects, alongside the Austin Transit Partnership, and City of Austin. The Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was formed to aid the three organizations in the implementation of the program and provide community perspective.
BUSINESS CASE: The CapMetro Board-approved CAC bylaws require approval of CAC members by the CapMetro Board, Austin City Council and Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Board.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on December 17, 2025. The recommendation will separately be considered by the ATP Board and Austin City Council.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Per the CAC Bylaws, the CAC is composed of eleven members. Members are appointed by the CapMetro Board, ATP Board and Austin City Council,
utilizing a Nominating Committee process. The Nominating Committee includes the Chair of the
City’s Mobility Committee; the Chair of the CapMetro Operation, Planning and Safety Committee; the Community Expert Director for Community Planning or Sustainability on the ATP Board; and a member of the CAC.
After the review of 57 applications received during this process, on November 12, 2025 the Nominating Committee recommended appointments for six positions on the CAC.
Based on guidance in the CAC Bylaws and a review of the eligible applications, the Nominating
Committee recommends the following community members for appointments to the CAC with
terms to begin January 2026:
1. Edgardo Alexander Handal
2. Cutter González
3. Mike Gorse*
4. Liz McGehee
5. Susan Somers*
6. Stacy Suits
*Denotes current CAC members seeking reappointment.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Community Engagement
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1688
WHEREAS, CapMetro is a partner in the implementation of the Project Connect program of projects, alongside the Austin Transit Partnership, and City of Austin; and
WHEREAS, the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was formed to aid the three organizations in the implementation of the program and provide community perspective; and
WHEREAS, the CAC Nominating Committee, based on guidance in the CAC Bylaws and a review of the eligible applications, recommended 6 appointments to the CAC with terms to begin January 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the CapMetro Board of Directors accepts the recommendation of the CAC Nominating Committee and appoints Edgardo Alexander Handal, Cutter González, Mike Gorse, Liz McGehee, Susan Somers and Stacy Suits to the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee, with terms to begin in January, 2026.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross