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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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29:15

Renée Amilcar is charting the course for the future...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/06/21

After spending the bulk of her 20 year career in public transport in Montreal at STM, Renée Amilcar has been at the helm of OC Transpo in Ottawa for almost two years and leading the effort to move OC Transpo to zero emissions by 2036. But that's only the tip of the iceberg for this dynamic transit leader. Join Paul in conversation with Renée in an interview recorded at the UITP Global Summit in Barcelona the day before she took office as the President of UITP.OC Transpo serves the City of Ottawa,

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34:57

New, Innovative Microtransit Models and How to Make...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/06/14

We have two very complementary episodes this week on Transit Unplugged. We start off with Alex Esposito, Co-founder and CEO of Circuit, who took a passion for solving traffic problems and turned it into a business. In our leadership segment Paul talks with Marinma Dorado, Founder and Passion Catalyst of Mindset Results, about connecting the things you're passionate about with your work.On demand transit is an innovation born out of a simple premise: just because it isn't cost-effective to run a 40

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33:47

Connecting With Employees is the Secret to Managing a...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/06/07

This week we continue our series focusing on LA Metro with Paul talking with LA Metro COO Conan Cheung. Conan was originally a transit planner and this focus on details and connecting with people gives him a unique approach to managing his agency.In his discussion with Paul, Conan gets into three issues facing all agencies right now: the transition to zero emissions, improving safety on the system and building a strong workforce. Like many previous guests and agencies, Conan talks about LA Metro's

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33:41

How LA Metro is Already Getting Ready for the 2028...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/05/31

Plus how to match your strengths to your job with Josh CohenWelcome to the first of two special episodes featuring leaders from the second largest transit system in the U.S.--LA Metro! In this first interview, Paul chats with Seleta Reynolds, Chief Innovation Officer and interim Chief People Officer at LA Metro, about planning for the future of LA Metro including the upcoming 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics. Seleta reflects on how to build a lasting legacy for Los Angeles from transit to how

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27:20

Creating tourist-friendly transportation in Banff, AB

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/05/24

This week we're continuing our tour of Western Canada with Martin Bean, CEO of Roam Transit in Banff, AB. Roam Transit, like many transit agencies in tourist destinations, has a dual role. One is to get the residents of the Bow Valley from Canmore to Banff (who all ride for free by the way) where they need to go, the other is helping the over four million visitors who come to Banff National Park and Lake Louise each year explore the region (and leave their cars behind).Beyond transit passes for

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37:35

Focusing on Better Customer Experience and Micro...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/05/17

This week, we have two intersecting interviews covering customer experience and innovation in transit. We start off with Paul talking with Aaron Weinstein of Transit CX about creating customer experience (CX) programs within transit agencies. We continue with Brandon Bartneck, GM of Edison Manufacturing and Engineering and the host of the Future of Mobility podcast, talking about transit innovation and manufacturing.Aaron talks about building a customer experience mindset within transit agencies. As

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32:51

Announcing Paul’s Newest Book Plus Meeting the Needs...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/05/10

Tom Hingson knows transit inside and out. Learn how the City of Everett, WA tackling battery-electric range issues with inductive charging. And announcing Paul's newest book--Comfort Food.We return to Snohomish County this week to the City of Everett (and county seat) to learn about this network within a network fromEverett Transit Director Tom Hingson. With a transit career spanning 40 years, Tom has seen it all, from behind the wheel to behind the scenes as a transit leader. Everett is one of the

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39:40

Going Green with Hydrogen and Two Books to Level Up...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/05/03

We continue our discussion onthe transition to zero emissions with Doran Barnes, CEO of Foothill Transit, and Karl Gnadt, Managing Director of the Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District, talking with Paul about their hydrogen fuel cell-powered bus fleets. Doran currently has the largest fleet of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses in North America with 20 and growing to over thirty in the future. Karl managesone of a few agencies that generates its own hydrogen for its fleet of buses. Together they

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31:20

Ric Ilgenfritz Leads Community Transit with Ambitious...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/04/26

Welcome to the 250th episode of Transit Unplugged!What a tremendous milestone and we're only just getting started!We have big plans for the show--the podcast and TV--and we know you'll like what we have up our sleeves.This week Paul is in conversation with Community Transit CEO, Ric Ilgenfritz from Snohomish County, WA. Listen as Ric and Paul talk about not only serving the diverse needs of Snohomish Countybut also the Bus Rapid Transit plans he has put into motion to get people where they want to

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57:02

CEO Roundtable Recorded Live at ThinkTransit: Behind...

Transit Unplugged ·

2023/04/19

Recorded live at ThinkTransit in Nashville, this CEO Roundtable brings together four of North America's brightest transit leaders for an in-depth discussion about their lives, careers, and the future of transit in North America. Join Paul in conversation with:Doran Barnes, CEO of Foothill TransitMonica Backmon, CEO of the Northern Virginia Transportation AuthorityErinn Pinkerton, CEO of BC TransitBilly Terry, Executive Director of the National Transit InstituteIn the episode, you'll hear Doran and

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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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