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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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30:23

Comfort’s Corner: Learning from Past Disruptions

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/06/25

"My purpose is not to be biased [one] way or the other. My purpose is just to use real evidence to help us get through this." As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we're proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we hear from Professor Graham Currie, Professor of Public Transit at Monash University, in Melbourne, Australia.Professor Currey started his career in transit as a Transit Planner for

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35:42

Mobility Innovations – ZEBs & AVs with CUTRIC

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/06/15

“The 21st century is about mass transit innovation. If it was shipping in the 19th and automotive in the 20th, it is transit and fast mobility in the 21st.” In this special innovation episode, Josipa Petrunic, Executive Director and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), joins Transit Unplugged to discuss the innovative projects CUTRIC is focusing on now and into the future. The idea for CUTRIC arose at the Canadian Urban Transit Association, as CUTA Members

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33:38

Comfort’s Corner: Adapting Mobility Services to...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/06/10

"Public transportation has a future and we will carve out the future. We will work together with the communities to make sure our values are demonstrated and that everyone can have mobility to improve the quality of life here."In today's episode, hear from Chris O'Claire, Mobility Division Director at King County Metro Transit, as she shares how, along with MV, King County has adapted their mobility services to support the Washington State community during COVID-19. At the start of the pandemic,

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25:35

India Birdsong – Greater Cleveland Regional Transit...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/05/29

"With any project, you've got to plan it out."India Birdsong started her career in Community Development before entering the Public Transit Industry with CTA (Chicago Transit Authority). During her ten years at CTA, India held multiple roles within the Planning and Operations departments. After CTA, India joined WeGo Public Transit (formerly Nashville MTA) as their Chief Operating Officer. Now the General Manager and CEO of GCRTA (Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority), India, joins Transit

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47:20

Comfort’s Corner: Recovery from COVID-19

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/05/21

"Eventually, as the world returns to normal, whatever that new normal is going to be... people are going to want to return to public transit."As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we're proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, Paul shares headline news, including last week's uptake in ridership experienced by TriMet, in Portland, Oregon, as we experience a slow return to normal. We then hear from

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33:43

Nuria Fernandez – Santa Clara Valley Transportation...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/05/15

"We have been entrusted with such an important responsibility."Innovation evangelist, mobility game-changer, and transit leader Nuria Fernandez shares her remarkable journey to where she is now - GM and CEO of Santa Clara's Valley Transportation Authority.Born and raised in Panama, she ended up studying civil engineering in the United States, in the "land of caterpillars" state of Illinois. After graduating, her first foray into transit began when she worked at the Panama Canal for one year, before

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27:18

Comfort’s Corner: Designing Technology for Pandemics

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/05/06

“Our job is to … innovate and design technologies that can solve the pandemic issue, address the pandemic issue, or better prepare us for a future that’s even worse.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today’s episode, Paul talks about public transit’s advanced cleaning measures to protect employees and riders. Then, hear Josipa Petrunic, Executive Director & CEO

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31:27

Phil Washington – LA Metro

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/05/01

“Our economy is built on those frontline folks, and transit is moving those frontline folks, which makes us the foundation of the foundation.”One of the industry’s top and most respected leaders joins the podcast today – Phil Washington, CEO of LA Metro. He discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic – how it has affected Measure M, and he talks about the money received through the federal stimulus package. He also shares some recovery ideas, and questions if some of the changes implemented

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34:15

Comfort’s Corner: Utilizing Technology During COVID-19

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/29

“I use public transit, so I need it to be there.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged, led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we discuss how transit helps to keep essential workers moving. We then hear from Mike Bismeyer for “Mike’s Minute,” where he challenges us to pay kindness forward. Paul then talks with Pierre Racz, CEO of Genetec, about the potential drawbacks of utilizing thermal

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01:28:39

CEO Roundtable: Preparing For Beyond COVID-19

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/28

“I no longer want to go back to normal. I’m ready for something new.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today’s episode, join us for an exclusive Executive Roundtable featuring Lauren Skiver (SunLine Transit), Peter Stark (Whatcom Transportation Authority), Elea Carey, and Sam Sargent (Capital Metro). Learn what they're doing to move forward on transit projects during

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37:03

Comfort’s Corner: The Impact of COVID-19 on MaaS

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/24

“We need public transportation to come back because we need our cities to come back, and we need our economy to come back.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we discuss how COVID-19 may lead to the death of the farebox. We then hear from David Zipper, a Visiting Fellow at the HarvardKennedy School's Taubman Center for State and Local Government, about

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32:27

Comfort’s Corner: Financial Implications of COVID-19

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/22

“We know this too shall pass, and once it does, we have to come out of it prepared to conduct business in a good fiscal manner.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we discuss how agencies are using technology to manage their transit systems during COVID-19. We then hear from Mike Bismeyer for “Mike’s Monday Minute,” where he encourages us to stay safe

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01:29:25

CEO Roundtable: Managing Through COVID-19

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/20

“This pandemic has really given the public transit industry a gut punch.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today’s episode, join us for an exclusive CEO Roundtable featuring Inez Evans (IndyGo), Scott Bogren (CTAA), Wade Coombs (Strathcona County Transit), Julie Timm (GRTC), Kevin Quinn (MTA Baltimore), and Bill Carpenter (RGRTA). Learn how their agencies are

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39:14

Comfort’s Corner: A New Normal After COVID-19

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/18

“We have to be extremely focused on what the customers’ needs are, and I think that’s the only way we’re going to get back up to pre COVID-19 ridership levels.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we discuss how transit agencies are partnering with charitable organizations to help their local communities. We then hear from Erinn Pinkerton, CEO of B.C

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28:56

Comfort’s Corner: Impact of COVID-19 on Business...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/16

“This has had a tremendous impact on our bus systems and paratransit systems.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we discuss how rural communities are dealing with COVID-19, and if there is a federal transit stimulus coming for Canada. We then hear from J. Roger Morton, President and GM of Oahu Transit Services, about the impact COVID-19 is having on

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33:23

Eddie Robar – Edmonton Transit Service

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/15

“We can truly put our hand on our heart and say we built a system for Edmontonians.”Eddie Robar has a degree in psychology and HR. But he got into the transit world after completing school. It didn’t help him at first, but his schooling is handy as the Branch Manager for Edmonton Transit Services (ETS).Robar talks about ETS’s network redesign, where 40,000 residents participated in feedback – ultimately, changing its original transit plan by ~20% to match community response. He shares how ETS’s new

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36:17

Comfort’s Corner: Protecting Your Workforce During...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/14

“This pandemic is like the entire nation is having a hurricane that just won’t go away.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we discuss some of the unintended consequences agencies are dealing with after removing fares. We then hear from Mike Bismeyer for “Mike’s Monday Minute,” where he encourages us to stay safe and pay it forward to those in need

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28:14

Comfort’s Corner: Changing The Public Narrative...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/10

“I think the moment that public transit has right now is to really change the narrative in the COVID-19 environment.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we discuss the guidelines released by the CDC for both transit drivers and passengers. We then hear from Elea Carey, who shares why she believes now is public transit’s time to shine, and Paul talks

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32:39

Comfort’s Corner: How Agencies Can Recover From COVID-19

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/09

“I do think that when we get out of this COVID-19 world, transit will go back to where it was before.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we discuss some of the ways transit agencies are using this service downtime productively. We then hear from Peter Varga, APTA Board Member and former CEO of The Rapid transit system, about his thoughts on how

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31:04

Comfort’s Corner: Operating Paratransit Services...

Transit Unplugged ·

2020/04/06

“Over the years, we have seen a lot of change in the paratransit industry, but certainly nothing quite like what we’re going through now.”As COVID-19 affects public transit dramatically, we’re proud to present a special edition of Transit Unplugged led by transit evangelist and Trapeze VP Paul Comfort. In today's episode, we discuss some of the ways transit agencies are adapting due to COVID-19, including partnering with food banks and delivering groceries. We then hear from Mike Bismeyer for

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