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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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32:20

Steve Poftak – MBTA

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/04/27

Steve Poftak is leading the MBTAduring unprecedented times. Three years into the job he's managed through a pandemic and invested billions into revamping bus and rail service across the system. The T--North America's oldest subway--is growing and adapting to new rider patterns and on the commuter rail side, he's made changes to make the largest commuter rail system in America a regional rail system people can use throughout the day to get into and out of the city.Listen to Paul and Steve talk about

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29:04

Rich Sampson, Southwest Transit Association

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/04/20

Frequent guest Rich Sampson, Executive Director of the Southwest Transit Association, sat with Paul to give him the latest updates from D.C. on transit funding. With fiscal year 2022 appropriations set, agencies now know about their new formula fund amounts and new funding grants available to them.Elea Carey talks about how to include the leaders in your communities in your transit marketing plans. Mike Bismeyer takes a moment to thank the people who put themselves in harm's way to keep transit

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31:25

Adelee Le Grand. CEO HART

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/04/13

Adelee Le Grand is a long-time transit rider. Growing up in New York, Adelee says taking transit was like brushing your teeth and toothpaste--you just did it, it's always there. Transit washow you got places and experienced things. Like Terry White, and more than a few of our guests, Adelee has spent her entire career associated with transit and moving people. You can hear Adelee's passion for transit in her descriptions of her life in New York and contrasting that with cities like Atlanta or

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27:56

Sara Stickler, CEO WTS International

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/04/06

Sara Stickler, CEO of WTS International, chats with Paul on International Women's Day about her work supporting and creating opportunities for women in transit. Founded in the 1970s as a group providing seminars and training--since women were discouraged from joining "associations"--WTS International strives to increase opportunities for women in the transit industry. Many of the women leaders on this show--Leslie Richards, Nadine Lee, Inez Evans, and Nuria Fernandez--have all participated in WTS

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30:25

Darren Kettle, CEO Metrolink

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/03/30

This week Paul talks with Darren Kettle, CEO of Metrolink in Southern California. Not long in the job at Metrolink, Darren is a long-time transit veteran coming from Ventura County Transportation Commission and is looking forward to building and improving a critical piece of California's public transit system. Metrolink will be a key part of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, connecting many of the venues together. In the meantime, buoyed by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Darren is investing

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28:06

Patrick Goddard — Brightline Trains

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/03/23

This week on Transit Unplugged News and Views Paul talks with Patrick Goddard, President of Brightline Trains about high-speed rail in Florida. Brightline Trains is the only privately-held high-speed rail service in the U.S. and serves as a vital connection between South and Central and beyond. Brightline serves the niche getting people to places that are too far to drive, but too short to fly. The end goal is to make people less car-dependent; move people from their cars to something faster and

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22:44

Mohammed Salim Al Ghafri — COO Mwasalat, Oman

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/03/16

Continuing the series of interviews from the UITP MENA Congress and Expo earlier this year, Paul speaks with Mohammed Salim Al Ghafri, COO of Mwasalat in the Sultanate of Oman on how he's creating a transit culture in a country where private cars are cheap and affordable.One of the newer transit agencies in the world, Mwasalat manages the bus and ferry service connecting the major cities in Oman to each other and neighboring countries like the UAE.It's been an uphill battle to get people to switch

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38:33

Noormah Noor Express Rail Link

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/03/09

Noormah Noor, CEO of Express Rail Link in Malaysia has accomplished something that very few people have done--create anaward-winning, world-class, and economically viable high-speed rail service. ERL runs between Kuala Lumpur and the airport connecting downtown for travelers and everyday commuters. Her service offers nonstop service, including airport check-in , from downtown to the airport. And if you'd like a white glove experience, their VIP service brings you door to door including handling your

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36:01

Terry White Interview Ripple Effect

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/03/02

Terry White, General Manager of King County Metro, is a life-long public transit rider in his hometown of Seattle, Washington. He relied on transit to get him to school and work, buoyed by his mother herstack of timetables. If it wasn't for public transit, Terry wouldn't be where he is today. Theexperience of relying on transit and growing up on the system--including turning the signs on the bus--instilled a life-long passion for transit and a clear career path (although he never did become a bus

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31:51

Alexander Pazuchanics and reports from UITP MENA

Transit Unplugged ·

2022/02/23

Paul was at the UITP Middle East North Africa Conference and Expo in Dubai, UAE recently and this is the first of several interviews from his trip.The first is with Alexander Pazuchanics, Head of Policy & Partnerships at Vianova I/O. Alexander and Paul talk about something we don't hear much about these days, ever really--managing curb space. Not just for parking, but travel and making the best use of this public space throughout the day.We also hear from Elea Carey and Mike Bismeyer this week

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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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