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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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28:40

Alex Wiggins – New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/01/27

“Transit was very critical to me being able to live the American dream.”Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode is Alex Wiggins, CEO of New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. Alex has had a long and storied career in the transit industry, and he shares how his past experiences have shaped how he leads today.Alex also provides an in-depth look at how New Orleans RTA responded to COVID-19 and discusses his commitment to equity and transit for all.If you want to know more aboutNew

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34:52

Comfort’s Corner: Tom Gerend – KC Streetcar Authority

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/01/20

“Our boardmade a decisionvery early on that if we could remove the barriers to use, more people would ride.They would frequent more businesses. They would spend more money… We think our ridership is 30% to 40% higher than it would have been with a fare, and it has totally changed the dynamic for how people view the system and its ease of use.”On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Tom Gerend, Executive Director at Kansas City Streetcar Authority, joins Paul

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40:38

Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan – Roads & Transport Authority

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/01/13

"We operate the longest driverless Metro system in the whole world currently. Unlike what you normally see around Europe, the far East,etc., our Metro stationsare built more likefive-starhotels, very fancy transport mobility hubs, that encourage people to use the different mobility services."Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode is Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, Chief Executive Officer of the Roads & Transport Authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE). Ahmed is responsible for

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35:13

Comfort’s Corner: Joshua Schank – LA Metro

Transit Unplugged ·

2021/01/06

"We came together to form this Public-Private Partnership, where we were able to provide what will eventually be the largest on-demand publicly provided microtransit service in the country."On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Joshua Schank joins Paul Comfort from Los Angeles to discuss his career in the transit industry. He talks about how the CEO created his role, "The Office of Extraordinary Innovation," to allow LA Metro, a public sector agency, to

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23:15

Taulby Roach – Bi-State Development

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/12/31

"Bi-State Development is one of the few agencies set by a charter, by an act of Congress. We have a federal charter that notes the governance of Bi-State and allows for the interoperability of a transit system across two states, multiple jurisdictions, and multiple towns."Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode is Taulby Roach, the President & CEO of Bi-State Development. Taulby Roach has worked in and around the transit system for the past 20 years. The skillset he has acquired

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40:43

Comfort’s Corner: Ben Plowden – Transport for London

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/12/23

"Transport for London is probably one of the most integrated transport authorities in the world, in the sense that we not only planned for but also operate pretty much all of the public transport in the city. But crucially, we also are responsible for the planning for an operation of the road network."On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Ben Plowden joins Paul Comfort from London to discuss Transport for London's restart and recovery program. He shares ideas on

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31:55

Ronald Lwakatare – Dar Rapid Transit Agency

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/12/15

"When we complete the six phases of the transit system in Tanzania, we expect to have more than 3,000 BRT buses in the city, and they will replace what we have currently, nearly 10,000 local buses."Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode is Ronald Lwakatare, Chief Executive of Dar Rapid Transit Agency (DART) in Tanzania. Ronald joined DART in January 2016 as Chief Executive and is working hard to bring future public transportation to his nation and city.In this episode, Ronald shares

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36:16

Comfort’s Corner: John Rossant – CoMotion

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/12/09

"In many ways, Los Angeles is going to become one of the key global hubs of new mobility. It is the largest urban car market globally, and in terms of the metro area, one of the world's biggest, along with New York and Tokyo. What happens in LA affects everything else in the world, and we are excited for CoMotion to be here."On this episode of Comfort's Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, John Rossant joins Paul Comfort to discuss his career as Chair of New Cities Foundation and the

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28:05

Abimbola Akinajo – Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/12/01

“We are constantly looking at our systems and working toensure that when we do roll out, we do not have to roll back.” Joining the Transit Unplugged podcast for this episode isAbimbolaAkinajo,theManaging Director and CEO oftheLagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).AbimbolaAkinajois a chartered civil engineer with over25years of experienceworking in the United Kingdom and Nigeriaon thedesign and delivery of majorrail and roadtransport infrastructure projects.This experience is key

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32:56

Comfort’s Corner: Alejandra Cruz Ross – United...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/11/25

“When looking through an industrial lens, how the future of transit might look will highly depend on its workforce. It will depend on the future of decent and sustainable work in urban transport services.”On this episode of Comfort’s Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Alejandra Cruz Ross joins Paul Comfort from Geneva to discuss her career, outlook on the future of public transit, and career goals. Though most importantly, as the Transport Specialist in the Sectoral Policies Department

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30:45

Sue Dreier - Pierce Transit

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/11/17

“[Of our 160-million-dollar operating budget], we are proud that 88% goes to direct service on the road and 12% goes to administration. We try to keep that within that range for our 32 local routes.” Joining Paul Comfort on this episode of “Transit Unplugged” is Sue Dreier, Chief Executive Officer of Pierce Transit, a public transit operator for Pierce County, Washington. Pierce Transit offers fixed route bus, vanpool, microtransit, and paratransit services, all with the goal of connecting people in

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27:17

Celebrating 3 Years: A Special Best-Of Edition of...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/11/12

“The [interviews I have conducted over the last three years] confirmed that CEOs of public transit agencies have a very tough job. They are half politician and half operations director. They are a staff leader and a planner.”This episode marks the 3rd anniversary of Transit Unplugged! As one of the world’s first podcasts for public transit professionals, the show is now listened to in over 99 countries. In honor of this milestone, we have compiled a few best moments and key learnings out of the 117

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32:09

Comfort’s Corner: Mohamed Mezghani – UITP

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/11/04

“Though there is a second wave [of COVID-19] in many countries, the ridership of public transport is not decreasing – it is still increasing. Thus, the main difference from the first wave is that we now know [public transportation] is safe and people know how to behave.”On this episode of Comfort’s Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Mohamed Mezghani, Elected Secretary General of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) joins Paul Comfort to discuss his current work and

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20:28

Tom Egan – MV Transportation

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/10/28

“[As NATA members], I think we collectively felt a sense of duty to the communities we serve to create an organization that advocates for effective public transportation systems, plays a leading role in serving the needs of cities across North America, and maintains confidence in public transportation.”Tom Egan, Chief Executive Officer of MV Transportation is a dedicated leader to both his company and the industry.On this episode of Transit Unplugged, Tom virtually sat down with host and transit

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42:42

Comfort’s Corner: Magda Robertson – Torrens Connect

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/10/20

“We are social creatures. We are going to go back to the offices. So, the next twelve months for me will be spent planning for that increase in patronage. [I will be looking for] ways to run the timetable better, provide a better customer experience, and ensure the public that our transit is safe to travel on.”On this episode of Transit Unplugged Magda Robertson, General Manager at Torrens Connect, joins Paul Comfort from Australia to discuss careers, goals, technology, and predictions for the

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24:50

A State Funding Success Story with William Harrell –...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/10/15

“We are going to phase 13 routes in over many years, but once those are in place, we will serve a population of 487,000. That is a 169% increase. On the job side, right now our market share is about 137,500 jobs, and that will see a 127% increase to make it roughly 312,500 jobs. This is a revolutionary change in how we do business.”William Harrell, President and CEO at Hampton Roads Transit, joins Transit Unplugged to discuss what has been made possible for his community in Virginia as a result of

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42:39

Comfort’s Corner: 40 Under 40 in the Public Transit...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/10/07

“I think it is incredibly important that staff at all levels get regular exposure to their [transit] system. Doing so, gives you a greater perspective and will help you be more effective in your job.”This week on Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort hosts three of Mass Transit magazine’s 40 Under 40 honorees who have been recognized as outstanding young individuals actively making a difference in the public transit industry. Guests include Alice Grossman, an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at

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32:00

Rodd Staples – Transport for New South Wales

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/09/30

“I think great data and analytics, joining up the various data pools in the organization, will challenge our thinking and will open up new opportunities we have not thought of and help our customers in ways we did not think we could.”Joining this episode of “Transit Unplugged” from Australia is Rodd Staples, Secretary of Transport for New South Wales. In this role, Rodd leads 25,000 employees and oversees an expansive public transport ecosystem that serves a state population of over 8 million

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43:25

Comfort’s Corner: 40 Under 40 in the Public Transit...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/09/23

“Many people in our industry get up every day to make sure that Canadians, Americans, and commuters around the world get to where they need to be. To do that, it creates an environment where you continuously need to be improving, figuring out the next trend, and in the meanwhile, operating a business and transit operations effectively. All of which requires a great deal of self-motivation.”On this week’s episode of Transit Unplugged – Comfort’s Corner, your host Paul Comfort, kicks off a series of

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43:27

Neil Scales – Queensland Department of Transport and...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/09/15

“We need to think about...how we harness social media…new technology…messaging in vehicles...how we give the attending customers as much information as we can, so they can make good transportation choices.”Neil Scales, Director-General of Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, joins Transit Unplugged to discuss his career, the transit industry, and the exciting ecosystem of operations that his department oversees.The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads is working towards a

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