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Transit Unplugged

Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo

We share the stories, challenges, and successes of the top transit professionals from around the world. Learn how top transit leaders got to where they are with stories and insights from their careers. Get the inside story about public transit and transit trends from the people who run it. Transit Unplugged is hosted and produced by Paul Comfort and brought to you by Modaxo Learn more at https://transitunplugged.com/

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34:37

Promoting Inclusive Public Transport in Singapore...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/04/12

Singapore is one of the most densely packed cities in the world. Designed to be a "car-light" city, most people rely on public transport to get around. Learn about this fully-integrated and accessible system from Andy Thompson, Managing Director of Go-Ahead Singapore.Paul Comfort and Andy Thompson discuss how Go-Ahead Singapore helps people in Singapore get from place to place with buses, subways, and more. Because so many people rely on public transport, it'sessentialthe entire system be accessible

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34:38

Craig Cipriano On Planning for Zero Emissions and...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/04/05

This week Paul is in conversation with Craig Cipriano and talking about how he put together the plan for New York MTA to transition to zero emissions. We talk a lot about thetechnologyside of the problem. Hydrogen vs battery electric. How to charge batteries. Where is your hydrogen coming from. But what wedon't talk aboutis how agencies need to adapt and change processes, workflows, and even the structure of their organizations to make it happen.The first thing Craig did to attack the problem head

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27:17

Creating a dynamic on-demand transit system in...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/03/29

We often highlight large transit systems on Transit Unplugged, but there are hundreds of smaller transit systems that are just as--maybe even more so--innovative who also provide those critical links in their community. Kendra McGeady, Director of Pelivan Transit, is one of those innovators. Her coverage area is thousands of square miles in Oklahoma, supporting the Cherokee Nation, other tribes in the area, and the wider community as well. Like many rural transit services, Pelivan provides an

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55:21

What the financial crisis means for your agency with...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/03/22

We have an info-packed show for you this week. We lead off with Paul in conversation with David Leininger of Leininger Analytics, talking about the current banking crisis and what agencies need to think about. Where David says you have to check for riskisn't where many of you would think! We then move on to Kirt Conrad talking about SARTAand its fleet of hydrogen fuel cell-powered buses--the third largest in the country! Finally, learn about building your emotional intelligence (EQ) from Shair

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36:24

Noah Berger MVRTA

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/03/15

Noah Berger of the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA or MEVA) has done two amazing things at his agency: he's increased ridership 122% and gone zero fare--even going so far as removing the fareboxes from the buses. And the amazing thing about it is the why. Noah believes iftake care of all your riders in general, you'll get more riders overall. He gives the example of accessible buses. They are great for people with disabilities, but they are also great for parents with strollers,

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30:39

Jon Nouchi and Keith “Flip” Griffin

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/03/08

This week we have the companion interview to the Transit Unplugged TV episode from Hawaii, withJon Nouchi, Deputy Director of the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services.For the first time, Paul doesn't justsit downwith our guest; he walks and rides with Jonon the Number 8electricbus. Jon tells Paul about his department's commitment to preserving the Hawaiian language and culture right down to having bus announcements in English and Hawaiian. While the conversation wanders into pineapples and

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32:00

Stephen M. R. Covey

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/03/01

We are excited tobring you this special episode of Transit Unplugged with world-renowned speaker and leadership expert Stephen M. R. Covey. In this riveting conversation, Paul and Stephen talk about what it means to lead people, organizations, and ourselves,today.Stephen Covey, already an expert on leadership and leadership development, faced a challenge while merging Franklin Quest and the Covey Leadership Center to form FranklinCovey. People who had been rivals and competitors were now working

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51:29

Christian Kent and Shawn Moon

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/02/22

This week we bring you two fantastic and thoughtful interviews on Transit Unplugged News and Views. First, transit consultant Christian Kent of Transit Management Consulting, LLC, talks with Paul about two essential topics:Delivering paratransit servicesEnsuring our hiring practices are inclusive and welcoming for disabled applicants.Christian talks about how the world of delivering paratransit has changed in the 30-odd years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) first enacted the rules

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27:12

Ts Mazli Mustaffa — Sarawak Metro

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/02/15

This week we give you the first of three podcast episodes from Paul's recent Pacific tour that took him from Hawaii to Malaysia to Singapore. We kick things off with the CEO of Sarawak Metro, Ts Mazli Mustaffa. Sarawak Metro is in a unique position where they are tasked with building and expanding public transit in their region--a challenge that always fosters innovation. As you'll hear in Paul's conversation with Mr. Mustaffa, they have a tremendous innovation running in Sarawak: an autonomous,

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30:17

Stacey Matlen and Eulois Cleckley

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/02/08

One of the hardest things about transit is getting new technology into production. Something that sounds great, but is just a little on the cutting edge is hard for agencies to practically test and trial. This is where The Partnership for New York City and The Transit Tech Lab come in. Stacey Matlen, VP of Innovation at the Partnership for NYC, talks with Paul about how she's helping technology companies and the region's transit agencies test out new ideas and bring the best into production. Right

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28:34

Kate Mattice — Northern Virginia Transportation...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/02/01

This week Paul chats with Kate Mattice, Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Transit Commission, about managing and advising transit agencies and the Virginia Rail Express in one of the most complex and connected regions in the United States.From zero emissions to zero fare, Kate Mattice is tackling the big issues facing transit in Northern Virginia and the U.S. Capitol Region. It's not enough to get people from A to B; you need to plan for C, D, and E as well. In today's new transit

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40:08

Rikesh Shah and Larnzell Harper

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/01/25

Great leaders foster great innovation. Rikesh Shah is driving innovation at Transport for London (TfL), and Larnzell Harper helps level up transit leaders. Learn about both sides of the equation in two dynamic interviews.People think innovation is all about new shiny things, but it's really about finding new ways to solve problems. Rikesh Shah, Head of Open Innovation at TfL dives into some of the innovations he's led--and some of them have less to do with moving people than understanding everything

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31:07

Catherine Rinaldi — Metro-North and Long Island Rail...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/01/18

Join Paul in conversation with Catherine Rinaldi, President of Metro-North Railroad and Interim President of Long Island Rail Road in New York. As Catherine says in her chat with Paul, New York wouldn't be New York without transit. Getting from A to B efficiently makes buses, subways, and trains.These two critical rail lines provide commuters with critical connections throughout the New York Metropolitan Area, and the new stations--like Grand Central Madison--will make connections even smoother

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35:13

Matthew Daus and Dale Walls

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/01/11

This week we kick off something new on Transit Unplugged. Every other week, in addition to our newsmaker interview, Paul will talk with a leadership expert on developing and improving your leadership skills. No matter what level you're at in your organization, these segments are essential to your career. As this week's guest Dale Walls, founder of Lions Guide, says: "You're always the leader of yourself."Paul kicks off the show with Matthew Daus,Partner and Chair of Transportation Practice Group

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27:17

Jim Derwinski — CEO Metra Commuter Rail Chicago

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/01/04

Paul kicks off 2023 talking with Jim Derwinski CEO of Metra Commuter Rail in Chicago. The changing face and role of commuter rail in connecting suburbs to cities was a big topic in 2022 and will certainly continue throughout 2023. As we see Tuesday-Thursday cities and flattening the peak across North America and the world, we're seeing commuter rail becoming less about "get me to work on time" and more "get me into the city for fun without my car."But what does this mean for the future of rail

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01:03:36

End of the year wrap up for 2022

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/12/28

Join Paul for a very special Transit Unplugged episode. This look back at 2022 and ahead to 2023 features four amazing transportation leaders:Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General, UITPJeremy Yap,Deputy Chief Executive, LTA,Vice President, UITP Executive BoardJulie Timm, CEO, Sound TransitRod Jones, Portfolio Leader, Head of Americas, ModaxoIn this wide-ranging, three-part conversation, you'll hear what each of these leaders thinks about the current state and future of transportation around the world

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33:22

Dave McKenna — Rocky Mountaineer

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/12/21

This week we bring you something a little different. Usually, when we talk about rail we're talking about commuters or inter-city rail, but in this episode, we're talking about rail tourism. Dave McKenna, CEO of the Rocky Mountaineer talks with Paul about delivering an unparalleled rail experience traveling through some of the most amazing scenery in North America. With routes in British Columbia, Alberta, and now Colorado-Utah, the Rocky Mountaineer, traveling at "the speed of Kodak" lets people

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30:20

Mike Bagshaw – MTR UK

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/12/14

We're winding down the year with another trip across the pond to London. Paul talks with Mike Bagshaw, COO MTR UK, about running the Elizabeth Line (and completing all the remaining connections), the technology needed to run it on time, and how MTR uses property development to fund transit operations in cities like Hong Kong. Mike talks about how MTR UK used digital twin tech to test, refine, and configure the Elizabeth Line schedules to be reliable even when things don't always go to plan.Also this

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47:38

Mass Transit 40 Under 40 Part 2: Carlos Cruz-Casas,...

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/12/07

We wrap up our Mass Transit Magazine 40 Under 40 series with interviews with three more amazing transit leaders:Carlos Cruz-Casas,Chief Innovation Officer, Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public WorksRoman Steichen,Director of Transit Services, Frederick County, MDSophia Maletz Franklyn,Director of Fare Revenue & Administrative Services, TriMetIn conversation with Paul and Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor in Chief of Mass Transit Magazine we learn how each of them apply their

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33:56

Mass Transit 40 Under 40 Part 1: Kayleigh Cleek and...

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/11/30

This week we have the first of two special Mass Transit 40 Under 40 shows. This week Paul Comfort and Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor in Chief of Mass Transit Magazine talk with two of the honorees: Kayleigh Cleek,Transit Planning Manager, Greenville Transit Authority, and Sapna Shah, Superintendent, NY MTA talk about their careers, what they do at their agencies, and their visions for the future of transit.These are two extraordinary women who are already making their mark on the transit world. And

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