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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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40:35

Comfort’s Corner: NATA, UITP, and the new study on...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/05/26

Show notes:Welcome to Comfort's Corner for May 26th, 2021.This week on Comfort's Corner we have a special newsmaker segment with board members of the North American Transit Alliance (NATA) and the International Association of Public Transit (UITP) discussing the results of a new study on private contracting in public transit agencies.UITP completed the study on behalf of NATA and conducted interviews with transit agencies from around the world. The results of this study and give a rich, diverse, and

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29:35

Esmaeel Hasan Al Blooshi, RAK Transport Authority

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/05/19

This week Paul chats with Esmaeel Hasan Al Blooshi of the RAK Transport Authority in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost of the seven Emirates in the UAE and home to over 60 km of beaches, the world's longest zip line, and... A really innovative and integrated transit system. From buses to taxis, e-scooters and e-bikes to ferries, RAK Transport is creating a uniquely integrated system powered by new apps and technology. Unlike many North American transit

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41:27

Comfort’s Corner: Julie Timm of GRTC Are fares truly...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/05/12

This week is a special Comfort's Corner with a focus on access and equality in the transit system.After this week's transit news, we hear from Julie Timm of the Greater Richmond Transit Company on how she is looking at how the fare system, might not be fair to the people who need and depend on it most. Julie's segment was taken from her Virtual ThinkTransit talk she gave on April 28th, 2021. In part three of Comfort's Corner, Paul talks about his new vision on the future of transit. Beyond

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33:47

Leslie Richards – SEPTA

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/05/05

"...it was really that project that showed me how much transportation can add to the economic development of a region, can hurt, or help, neighborhoods. can really impact people at their business levels ... in the communities they choose to raise their families..."This week Paul is joined by Leslie Richards General Manager of SEPTA (Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority). In this Transit Unplugged episode, you not only learn about Leslie's career path but how she is tackling challenges

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46:44

Virtual ThinkTransit Day Three Keynote: Future of...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/05/03

In the third of our special Transit Unplugged episodes from Virtual ThinkTransit, we have the final keynote from Day Three. Our final keynote of the conference had Geoff Gray step into Paul Comfort's shoes to moderate this amazing panel of Phil Verster, President and CEO,Metrolinx; Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO,BC Transit; and Alex Wiggins, CEO,New Orleans Transit.Phil started off highlighting projects underway that will keep going to meet the needs of one of Canada's fastest-growing cities

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24:02

Virtual ThinkTransit Day Two Keynote: Lauren Skiver

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/05/03

This is the second of three special Transit Unplugged episodes from Virtual ThinkTransit. Our Day Two keynote was by Lauren Skiver, CEO of SunLine Transit Agency. challenged us to find our power and purpose to innovate.Lauren hit head-on the challenge of innovating in a regulated business like transit. We have a great responsibility to our staff, riders, and everyone else sharing the road, but we also have a responsibility to make sure transit evolves with the times and does more.Innovations in

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24:45

Virtual ThinkTransit Day One Keynote: Robbie Makinen

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/05/03

In the first of three special Transit Unplugged episodes, we bring you the keynote from Day One of Virtual ThinkTransit (VTT).Robbie Makinen's (CEO of theKansas City Area Transportation Authority) keynote was an inspiration to the entire audience. Robbie is well known as an inspiring speaker and he did not disappoint today. He lost his sight about eight years ago and related a story about sitting in the car with his son and how it was a turning point for him.Everyone is dealt a bad hand sometimes,

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38:25

Comfort’s Corner: Luke Antoniou – Intelligent Transport

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/04/28

“This industry is absolutely crucial for people to live their lives in the way that they are used to doing.”On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast,Luke Antoniou, Editor of Intelligent Transport, joins Paul Comfort to discuss new transit trends in Europe and his thoughts on Mobility-as-a-Service. Paul also shares an exciting Q&A from ThinkTransit featuring Elea Carey, John Sisson, and Sam Sargent.If you want to know more about Intelligent Transport, check out

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30:48

Clinton Forbes – Palm Tran

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/04/21

“I havealways said that crisis breeds innovation.”Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode isClinton Forbes,Executive Director atPalm Tran.Clintonchats with Paul Comfortabout Palm Tran’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, their new flex routes for remote areas, and shares his thoughts on the future of electric vehicles.Clinton also joins Paul’s lightning round to share his favorite books, hobbies, and more.If you want to know more aboutPalm Tran,check outtheir website.

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38:56

Comfort’s Corner: Valerie Neilson – Palm Beach...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/04/14

“We're looking atthebig picture. Where are we going? What's happening? How do we make this all make sense together?”On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Valerie Neilson,Deputy Directorof thePalm Beach Transportation Planning Agency,joinsPaul Comfortto discussthe role of a metropolitan planning agency and how they interact with the local community.Valeriealso chats abouther passion for “complete streets” and prioritizing safety for users of all ages and

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29:57

Nat Ford – Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/04/07

“I think we are best prepared and situated to be holistic transportation service providers, and we should not limit ourselves and stay in one lane.”Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode isNat Ford,CEO ofJacksonville TransportationAuthority.Natchats with Paul Comfort aboutthe latest and greatest innovations at the JTA, from vaccine buses tomicrotransit, and shares more about JTA’s unique autonomous vehicle Test and Learn track.If you want to know more aboutthe JTA,check outtheir

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41:28

Comfort’s Corner: Brian Litchfield – Town of Chapel Hill

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/03/31

“We're fortunate enough to work in a communitythatis supportive ofourefforts.”On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Brian Litchfield, Transit Director for the Town of Chapel Hill,joinsPaul Comfortto discusshowCOVID-19 has helped to bring his agency closer to the local community. Brian also chats about Chapel Hill Transit’s investments in clean energy and their unique fare-free model.If you want to know more aboutCHT,check out their website.

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30:31

Tilly Chang – San Francisco County Transportation...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/03/24

“These people who take care of us every day, we need to take care of them, andmake sure that we're ensuring that our services are for everyone.”Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode isTilly Chang,Executive Directorfor theSan Francisco County Transportation Authority. Tilly chats with Paul Comfort about autonomous vehicles, the impact of TNC’s such as Uber and Lyft in San Francisco, and her thoughts on how public transit will recover from COVID-19.Tillyalsojoins Paul’s new lightning

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35:16

Comfort’s Corner: Christian Kent, Principal,...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/03/17

“When we're challenged in transit, that's often sometimes where the greatest innovation comes.”On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Christian Kent,Transit Management Consultant and former Assistant GM at WMATA,joinsPaul Comfortto discusshow he believes paratransit services will change after COVID-19. Christian also chats about his career in the transit industry, and shares industry trends he’s seeing in transit recruitment.If you want to know more

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32:55

David Kim – Secretary of Transportation for the State...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/03/10

“We need transit to not only survive the pandemic, but to thrive.”Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode isDavid Kim,Secretary of Transportation for the State of California.Davidchats with Paul Comfort aboutCalSTA’s new high-speed rail project, thefuture of zero-emission buses,andhis thoughts onautonomous vehicles.Davidalsojoins Paul’s new lightning round to share his favorite books, musicians, and predictions for the future of public transportation.If you want to know more

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25:31

Assistant Transit Bureau Chief, Arlington Department...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/03/03

“We have two projects thatwerealways on our booksandourcapital improvement program, howeverwith the Amazon decision, it did provide us with the ability to actually put those projects forwardeven quicker.”On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Pierre Holloman, Assistant Transit Bureau Chiefat theArlington Department of Environmental Services Division of Transportation,joinsPaul Comfortto discusswhat Amazon’s new Arlington office means for their transit agency

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29:39

Anne Graham – National Transport Authority

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/02/24

“In times of crisis,you tend to come up with more creative solutions when you want to deliver them quite quickly.”Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode isAnne Graham,Chief Executive Officer of the National Transport Authority of Ireland.Anne chats with Paul Comfort about threemajor projects that theNTAis currently working on, includingcreating the first underground metro in Irelandand electrifying their rail network.Annealso provides an in-depth lookintothe Irish government’s

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37:03

Comfort’s Corner: Scott Bogren – Community...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/02/17

“We’re trying to remind Congress that the pandemic’s everywhere. Andtransit is a national program. It's not a program in 15 largest cities in the country. It's a national program, and if we're going to be able to get votes in Congress to the numbers we need, members need to have a reason to vote for the transit in their communities.”On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, ScottBogren,Executive Director at Community Transportation Association of America

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31:55

Sir Peter Hendy CBE – Chair of Network Rail

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/02/10

“It's nottransportfor the sake ofit … it'sgot apurpose, and it's worth investing in for that purpose. And ashabits change,weshould adapt what transit is there for to address the issues.”Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode isSir Peter Hendy CBE, Chair of Network Rail. Sir Peter shares the story of his long and illustrious career in the transit industry and talks about the long and short-term implications of COVID-19 on the United Kingdom’s transit systems.Sir Peteralso provides an

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37:14

Comfort’s Corner: Matthew Wood – National Express...

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/02/03

“Some of those agencies where we've brought microtransit in, they’ve heard about it, but they weren't really looking into how to implement it. We get it up and running within 30-60 days ... I think private contracting can bring that value and that innovation and flexibility to put new services and products in at a faster pace.”On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Matthew Wood,Chief Operating Officer at National Express Transit,joinsPaul Comfortto discusstherole

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