Transit Unplugged
Summary: Hosted by Paul Comfort, Transit Unplugged shares the stories, challenges, and successes of the top transit professionals. Transit mobility is really the driving factor in the industry. Transit equals mobility. And mobility equals life.
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“There’s no substitute for being on the road…out in the operations, out in the systems, out talking to the clients, talking to the riders, [and] talking to the employees.” Private contracting public transit is one of many options for agencies and cities. Brad Thomas, President of First Transit, elaborates on the expertise and knowledge private contractors can bring to the table. Also, find out the different waves of innovations for the American transit market and more on this episode of Transit Unp
“We want to make a change in the communities we serve.” One of the coolest guys in transit, Clément Michel, discusses how, before becoming President & CEO of Keolis NA, he knew he wanted to make a difference in the community. Whether it is social responsibility or prioritizing safety, the focus is on serving riders. Also, Clément talks about Keolis’ work with MBTA, running the first open road circulation of autonomous shuttles in Las Vegas, and the priorities for transit agencies in the coming futu
“We’re dealing with a triple whammy…aging infrastructure, ever greater customer numbers on a finite budget.” Andy Byford, CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), has had quite the transit journey – having held transit jobs in London, Sydney, and now Toronto. In this episode, he discusses the different governance style of the TTC and how a top-to-bottom modernization and a five-year plan led to TTC winning APTA’s Transit System of the Year award.
“We’re developing the nation’s first driverless automated transit system.” In this episode, J. Roger Morton, President and General Manager of Oahu Transit Services, Inc. explains the importance of public transit to the people of Hawaii and some of the unique challenges that are specific to planning transit on an island. Additionally, he elaborates on plans for their new elevated rail system and other innovations and trends (new safety programs, account-based faring, bikesharing, TNCs, and more).
“We have more revenue coming in from our business partnerships than from our dollar fare.” Bill Carpenter, CEO of Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RTS), talks about the journey to his current position. He elaborates on what it means to be a good CEO and leader, RTS’s amazing 35% cost recovery method from business partnerships, their fantastic, state-of-the-art transit center, and his vision for the future of public transit.
