Achieving accessibility – Ron Brooks and Kristen Joyner on how to get us there
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
4d ago
Accessibility is an essential and important topic in transit--and one that Transit Unplugged has deep connections to. From Paul's first job in transit to his work at WMATA and Baltimore MTA, he has championed ensuring transit connects everyone to all of life's opportunities. Tris' father was a pioneer in helping veterans in wheelchairs live independently on their own. So when we say, we're committed to accessibility in all its forms--we mean it. But when it comes to accessibility, sometimes people don't know where to start. And this is where our guests this week come in. Ron Brooks and Kristen ..read more
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Transit Unplugged Deep Cuts – Eulois Cleckley
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
1w ago
From an interview with Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works CEO Eulois Cleckley and Paul Comfort originally aired in February, 2023. Eulois talks with Paul about his vision and approach to leadership with his REPPS model and how it's helped his team perform better and exceed what they thought they could accomplish. Link to original interview: https://transitunplugged.com/transit-unplugged-podcast/stacey-matlen-and-eulois-cleckley/ One of his top executives, Schneider St. Preux, was recently on the podcast and cited Eulois' leadership as a critical factor in his caree ..read more
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Driven to Succeed: Schneider St. Preux on climbing the transit career ladder
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
1w ago
This week Paul is talking with someone we could call a Transit Unplugged superfan—Schneider St. Preux—who says he's listened to every podcast episode and credits Transit Unplugged with helping him in his upward career trajectory.  We're so pleased to be part of Schneiders' career journey. As he says in this interview—listening and engaging in our podcast community, along with hard work, determination, and willingness to invest in himself, has taken Schneider from bus operator to General Superintendent of Bus Operations at Miami-Dade. Schneider is also one of this year's Mass Transit Magaz ..read more
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From the Eye of the Storm: A Transit Unplugged Special Episode
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
2w ago
The back-to-back hurricanes that swept through the Southeastern U.S. brought unimaginable destruction to the region. Many places are far from recovered, with tens of thousands of people still without power in some areas. But behind the scenes, transportation networks need to keep running. People need to be evacuated to safety. Supplies have to get through. Emergency workers need to get to where they are needed. This week we pull back the curtain with a special episode focused on how our transportation networks prepare for and recover from disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton. On this sp ..read more
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Rolling Through Rural Minnesota: Arrowhead Transit Connects Communities Together
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
3w ago
This week on Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Brandon Nurmi, Director of Arrowhead Transit in Minnesota. Paul and Brandon discuss the unique challenges of operating a public transportation system across a vast, sparsely populated rural area. Brandon shares his journey in the transit sector, the geographical and logistical hurdles his team faces, the role of volunteer-driven programs, and the technological advancements aiding rural transit systems. As Arrowhead Transit celebrates its 50th anniversary, Brandon highlights how essential public transit is in rural areas for accessing ..read more
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The surprising things about being a public transit CEO in 2023
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
3w ago
What's it like being the CEO of a transit agency? Paul Comfort asked a panel of five CEOs who've been on the job for about a year what it's been like, what's surprised them the most, and why they love working in transit. Listen to this lively and engaging panel featuring Coree Cuff Lonergan, GM of Broward County Transit, Dave Dech, Executive Dir of Tri-Rail, Dottie Watkins, CEO of CapMetro, Frank White III, CEO of KCATA, and Tiffany Homler Hawkins, CEO of LYNX where they candidly share their experiences, surprises, and insights about leading a transit agency. They discuss how their work impact ..read more
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Reimagining Paratransit: TNC Collaboration
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
1M ago
In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort chats with paratransit thought leaders: Andre Colaiace from LA Access Services Chris Pangilinan from New York MTA Eileen Collins Turvey from Portland's TriMet They dive into how Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) are shaking up paratransit, making everything smoother for riders and more affordable for agencies. We get a rundown of their systems, highlighting how they're tackling daily challenges and boosting efficiency. Sponsored by Uber Transit, this episode also looks at how public-private partnerships are changing the game for ..read more
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Getting Boston’s Transit Down to a T: Conversation with MBTA’s COO Ryan Coholan
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
1M ago
On this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort sits down with Ryan Coholan, the Chief Operating Officer of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA or The T) in Boston. Ever heard of a COO who drives his own train to work? Ryan is one of a few (only?) COOs who has kept up his Locomotive Engineer's License and regularly drives the train from his home in the suburbs into Boston. Ryan likes to stay connected with the work he's responsible for, not to mention when the COO calls and says there's an issue on a stretch of track, it gets fixed. With nearly 30 years of transit expe ..read more
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Expanding Your Reach: Leveraging TNCs in Transit
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
1M ago
This week we bring you a special episode sponsored by Uber Transit. Across the U.S., Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) are filling important gaps in transit networks. From giving rides to late night shift workers to helping elderly and disabled riders access the world around them, TNCs make sure "transit deserts" aren't "mobility deserts." Recently, Paul sat down with Bonnie Epstein of Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), Carlos Cruz-Casas of Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works, and Robert Betts from Marin Transit to talk about the different ways TNCs ..read more
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Connecting London: Philip Gerhardt Discusses TFL’s Transit Solutions
Transit Unplugged
by Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo
1M ago
In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul talks with Philip Gerhardt, the Head of Bus Performance at Transport for London (TfL). Philip talks about what it's like keeping the over 650 bus routes moving smoothly at one of the world's largest public transport networks. And Philip doesn't just have to worry about the iconic double-decker red buses, he needs to make sure all bus routes--including the express routes around London--connect with all the other modes from The Tube and light rail to the Elizabeth Line and ferries. Paul and Philip talk about the details of bus performance and how TfL wo ..read more
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