Katrina Bayer joined CALSTART in February 2023 as Lead Project Manager – California Transit Bus. Katrina’s work will focus on Transit Fleet Electrification assisting agencies with planning, procuring, and deploying zero-emission vehicles.

New to California, Katrina spent 13 years working in mobility and clean transportation in the Houston area. Greatly interested in alternative fuels and emerging technologies, Katrina is eager to play an active role in the adoption and implementation of zero emission transit fleets.

Prior to joining CALSTART, Katrina served as Deputy Assistant Director of the Traffic Management Branch of Houston Public Works, held planning, advocacy, and leadership roles at Central Houston Inc., and launched the Transit Fleet Expansion program at the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

Katrina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a focus on Public Policy from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. A certified Project Management Professional, she enjoys hiking, bicycling, camping, tennis, and spending time in nature and seeks to expand mobility and sustainability.