David Carr | Director, Zero Emissions Vehicle Program
CapMetro

David Carr has over 20 years of experience in transit and university transportation management. Highlights of his career include deploying electric buses and infrastructure at RTC in Reno Nevada from 2014 to 2022, as well as working as an Assistant Director of Transportation Services at the University of Washington and Duke University. Currently, is the Director, Zero Emission Vehicle Program at CapMetro in Austin Texas where he leads the efforts on deploying 104 battery electric buses and 154 charger connections towards reaching our goal of a 100% zero emissions fleet by 2040. He is also leading projects on an FTA sponsored autonomous vehicle research, a hydrogen fuel cell bus pilot project, and development of a supporting microgrid.  He graduated from Cal State LA with a bachelors of science degree in business administration. Currently serving on the Zero Emission Bus Resource Association (ZEBRA) Executive Board, and serving on the following APTA Committees including; Zero Emissions Fleet, Bus Roadeo, and has served as the Chair of the Electric Bus Subcommittee.