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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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50:27

Legacy Leaders Part 2: Paul Toliver, Peter Varga,...

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/02/16

Here's part two of our Legacy Leaders Series (listen to part 1) where Paul taps into decades of leadership, perspective, and insight from some of the foremost leaders in the public transit industry.In this episode we hear from:Paul ToliverGrace CrunicanPeter VargaMike ScanlonThe advice in this episode is second to none and everyone, no matter your role, can take something away from this to do their jobs better.Next week we bring the first in a series of interviews Paul recorded while at the UITP

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34:31

Billy Terry On Delivering Training for Better Transit

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/02/09

Have you ever wondered how people get training on running a public transit agency? Public transit is a very complex business/service to run, so how do you learn everything you need to know?The answer is the National Transit Institute at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Paul talks with Executive Director Billy Terry about NTI and everything it does.Like having to switch from 98% in-person classes taught around the U.S. to 100% virtual classes taught remotely.We also hear from Elea Carey

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33:43

Legacy Leaders Part 1: Paul Toliver, Fred Gilliam,...

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/02/02

This is the first of two special episodes where Paul chats with some of the leading figures in public transit. These are the people who built the foundations and set the standards for how public transit is done.Their perspectives are absolutely not to be missed.On part one of the series are:Paul ToliverFred GilliamRobert PrinceRod DiridonSee the full show notes on TransitUnplugged.com for their links and contact information.Next week on Transit Unplugged News & Views we have Bill Terry,

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38:15

Karen Philbrick Researching the Future of Public...

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/01/26

In the public transit industry, we are all standing on the shoulders of giants. People who set the stage for the progress we're making now. The next several episodes on Transit Unplugged epitomize this fact looking back powering our way forward.This week Paul talks with Karen Philbrick, Executive Director of the Mineta Transportation Institute. Named for Secretary Norman Mineta, the Institute conducts and supports research on a wide range of public transportation topics and issues.In their

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31:01

In Memoriam: Jeffrey Parker

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/01/21

On today's special edition of Transit Unplugged. We want it to honor the memory of Jeff Parker, CEO of MARTA in Atlanta, after his recent tragic death. He was a strong leader for his city and our industry, and will be sorely missed. Original show notes from February, 2020:“While we have to think about the future, we also have to think about the here and now and making sure that we’re improving the customer experience.”Atlanta and the surrounding area is the third fastest-growing region in the U.S

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31:01

Laura Koprowski Reinvigorating TARTA’s Role in the...

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/01/19

This week Paul catches up with Laura Koprowski, CEO of Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) and they talk about Laura's plan to revitalize TARTA with a new leadership team, new branding, and a new focus on customer experience.Laura and Paul also talk about the successful ballot measures that will help TARTA expand service and have a stable financial future.Next week, Paul interviews Karen Philbrick of the Mineta Institute with her views on public transit.If you have questions, comments, or

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34:31

Mass Transit 40 Under 40 Looking Ahead to a Bright...

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/01/12

This week we have a special double interview episode on Transit Unplugged News and Views. Paul, and special guest Mischa Wanek-Libman Executive Editor of Mass Transit Magazine, speak with two of Mass Transit's 40 Under 40 honorees.We start the show with Shofi Ull Azum, MBA, Operational Innovations and Performance Manager, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), followed by Brittney M. Farr, Esq., Director of Government Relations, Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA).These two

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26:57

Kevin Quinn focusing on the fundamentals and network...

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/01/05

This week Paul chats with Kevin Quinn, CEO of TransLink in Vancouver, BC. Kevin succeeded Paul as CEO of MTA Baltimore and now is the head of a multi-city transit network in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.Kevin talks about managing North America's largest autonomous subway systems (SkyTrain), the major expansion projects underway, and life in Vancouver.Next week on Transit Unplugged Paul interviews two of Mass Transit Magazine's 40 Under 40 with Mass Transit Magazine's Executive Editor

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32:48

What will public transit look like in 2022?

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/12/29

It's the end of the year and the last episode of Transit Unplugged for 2021.This is a really special episode with Paul Comfort convening a panel with our producer Tris Hussey, regular contributors Elea Carey and Mike Bismeyer, and a special guest Mike Dukart, Dir. of Sales at TripSpark.On the show, we talk about what are going to be the hottest trends in 2022, and a little look back at the past year. We hope you enjoy it.Next week (and next year), we'll have Kevin Quinn the new CEO at TransLink in

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51:56

Best of Transit Unplugged In Depth for 2021

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/12/22

Welcome to our second special episode of Transit Unplugged, the Best of Transit Unplugged In-Depth.In this episode, you'll hear excerpts from five of the best interviews this year. You'll hear ...Anne Graham, National Transport Authority, Ireland(full episode)Ahmed Bahrozyan, Road and Transport Authority, Dubai, UAE(full episode)Leslie Richards, SEPTA(full episode)Nat Ford, Jacksonville Transport Authority(full episode)Jeremy Yap, Land Transport Authority, Singapore (full episode)Next week we'll

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32:11

Special Transit Technology Episode: Cybersecurity and...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/12/15

Kicking off a trio of special episodes on Transit Unplugged is a transit tech episode with guest host Tris Hussey.Tris interviews Daniel Saddy, Director of (IT) Architecture at Trapeze about cyber and computer security at transit agencies with real, concrete advice on how agencies can help protect themselves.Then we have a special technology expert panel with Sebastian Vaitus, VP of Innovation at Vontas, Priyanka Palacholla, Sr. Director of New Product Initiatives at Vontas, Tyler Dvorak, Product

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27:05

Innovation, growth, and expansion in Singapore with...

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2021/12/08

Paul returns to the island nation of Singapore to chat with Mr. Lee Ling Wee, Deputy Group CEO and President, International, SMRT Corporation. Like his earlier interview with Jeremy Yap earlier this year, the conversation focuses on how Singapore and SMRT are innovating and pushing towards a low/no emissions future.Paul sets the stage for the interview with Trapeze General Manager for the ASEAN region Frank Hesse. Frank makes his home in Kuala Lumpur and offers great context into public transit in

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31:12

On Demand Microtransit taking off in Sarasota, Florida

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/12/01

In our final episode from APTA EXPO 2021, Paul chats with Jane Grogg, Director of Sarasota County Area Transit.If there was one singular thing that is the hallmark of the post-COVID transit world, it's on-demand microtransit. Jane Grogg replaced fixed routes that had lower ridership and replaced them with on-demand microtransit.And it's been a smashing success!Typically these low ridership fixed routes also tend to have big headways (30 minutes or more between buses), which means people aren't

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48:18

Transit Leaders Panel: 5 of the most powerful women...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/11/24

Update:An audio issue kept one of the panelists from being heard. We've pushed out an updated audio track.In the second of three APTA EXPO special episodes, this week it's the highlight of the week--the special panel of the 5 top women leading transit today.Nadine Lee (CEO,Dallas DART), Leslie Richards (CEO,SEPTA), Lauren Skiver (CEO,SunLine Transit), MJ Maynard (CEO,RTC SNV), and Bacarra Sanderson Mauldin (Chief of Staff, MATA Transit) shared the stage and talked about their visions of transit,

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27:38

Live from APTA EXPO 2021: It’s electric with Chris...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/11/17

Paul and Tris were at APTA EXPO 2021 in Orlando, FL last week and recorded several interviews while they were there.From "Get to Know the GM" with the heads of Vontas and Trapeze Group and interviews with transit leaders to our amazing panel of amazing women leading transit agencies in the U.S., Paul and Tris covered a lot of ground in a few days.This week we highlight two of the interviews from those three days.First up is Chris Harris, Associate Director of Transportation at Auburn University in

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30:36

Bringing public transit to a transit desert in the...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/11/10

This week's episode comes to you from Las Vegas, Nevada when Paul visited RTC of Southern Nevada CEO MJ Maynard and her team. These segments are excerpted from the upcoming Transit Unplugged TV episode--the first episode for Transit Unplugged TV.Also in this episode are Deputy CEOs Francis Julien and David Swallow as well as Antonette Braddock who talks about RTC's new mobile app for their network.At RTC MJ Maynard and her team are doing great things for their community. They used COVID relief funds

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31:44

The three big transit trends, making kindness cool,...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/11/03

Welcome to season 5! Kicking off Season 5, Episode 1 we have a chat with Roger Helmy, Director of Product Management at Modaxo. Then Paul talks with regular contributor Mike Bismeyer about his Kindness is Cool campaign.We hear from Elea Carey on how to keep your messaging relevant and top of mind for riders.And finally, Paul and Tris talk about everything going on at APTA EXPO 2021.Paul will be at the Trapeze-Vontas booth (booth 353) talking with GMs Teresa Domingo and Peter Aczel from 11-12:30 on

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49:59

Multi-modal solutions, advanced ticketing, and...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/10/27

This week's show is an edited re-broadcast of the UITP and Trapeze-sponsored Connected Journeys webinar from earlier this summer.Paul leads a discussion with:Abimbola Akinajo, CEO, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)Djan Fanny, Director of Operations, AMUGAAbout what they are doing to promote public transit and develop more integrated, connected journeys in their cities.This episode brings home how, around the world, all

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33:50

How Autonomous Vehicles Are Fitting into the Bigger...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/10/20

This is a very special Transit Unplugged News and Views. This week we not only hear from Katrina Heineking and W.C. Pihl from Transdev about autonomous vehicles, but Paul reveals all the things going on at APTA EXPO in a few weeks.In the news segment, Paul gives you all the details on what's going on with Transit Unplugged, Transit Unplugged TV, and the other places you can find him at APTA EXPO. If you'd like to stay in the loop about everything that's going on, and get reminders when events are

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57:55

Nashville’s WeGo Public Transit Is Coming Back Strong...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/10/13

Paul travelled to Nashville, TN to talk with Nashville MTA CEO Steve Bland and his leadership team about all the improvements and innovations they've done in the past year. From safety to route planning to stations and stops, there is little that they haven't improved on.Which is, of course, music to our ears.This episode was also filmed for an upcoming episode of Transit Unplugged TV.People you will hear:Steve Bland, Nashville MTA CEOApproaches to COVID Response and Workplace Safety – Nick

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