Entries by madeleine
Capital Area Private Defender Service Rides to Re-entry Project
In 2021, the Transit Empowerment Fund (TEF) granted Capital Area Private Defender Service (CAPDS) with a Demonstration Project Grant to start a Rides to Re-entry program. CAPDS has been a […]
Jail to Jobs Smart Hub Demonstration Project
In 2022, the Transit Empowerment Fund (TEF) awarded Jail to Jobs with a Demonstration Project Grant to support their community mobility ‘SmartHub’ initiative in the Georgian Acres neighborhood. The TEF […]
Transit Empowerment Fund recognized with 2023 CapMetro Community Partner Award
On May 21st, The Transit Empowerment Fund (TEF) received the honor of the 2023 CapMetro Community Partner Award. TEF was recognized for our ongoing partnership with CapMetro and community engagement […]
Solving Georgian Acres’ Mobility Problem With Buses, Bikes, and Scooters
Solar-powered mobility hub planned for “transit desert” Article from the Austin Chronicle BY LINA FISHER, FRI., OCT. 1, 2021 The Austin Transportation Department‘s Smart Mobility Office, UT-Austin, and local nonprofit Jail to Jobs are joining forces […]