Asia's standing in the world has changed and it is clear that where the focus was once on how quickly the region would rise, the reality is now all about how Asia will lead. In the Future of Asia Podcast, we invite leaders from across the region to discuss the power, agility and ambition of Asia and to shed light on what kind of leader Asia will be, and what this means for governments and businesses everywhere.
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The Appleby podcasts discuss topics and trends across the legal and financial sectors. Find out more from our multi-jurisdictional experts, in our various podcast series including 'Bermuda Shorts' and 'Asia Talks'. Appleby is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Our global teams of legal specialists advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals. We are a full service law firm providing comprehensive, expert advice and services across corpo ...
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Embark on a journey with "The Synergymar: Digital Waves from Hong Kong," a podcast that dives deep into the evolving world of digital marketing. Hosted by Synergymar, a trailblazer in the digital marketing domain from Hong Kong, this show brings to light innovative strategies, insights, and stories that shape the industry. We explore: Cutting-edge digital marketing trends and their impact on businesses Success stories from brands that lead the market Practical tips for implementing effective ...
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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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PRGN Presents: News & Views from the Public Relations Global Network
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PRGN Presents is the essential podcast for international business leaders, non-profit executives, and those who hire public relations, marketing, and communications firms. It provides an exclusive look into the ever-evolving world of PR and communications, featuring experts from the Public Relations Global Network, “the world’s local public relations agency.” Is your message winning hearts and minds? No matter where you do business, there is a PRGN member agency in your region with the deep ...
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Kopi time is a podcast series on insights from markets and economies around the world, hosted by Taimur Baig, Ph.D., Chief Economist of DBS Bank Ltd.
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In today’s world of geopolitical uncertainties affecting global business, supply chains and economy, AmCham Podcast brings together thought leaders from business, academia, and think tanks to share their insights from latest developments in the US, Hong Kong and China, its implications for businesses, to industry trends and advice to mitigate threats to the business communities. Thank you for tuning in!
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We discuss materials management, specification, interior design, architecture, and things in between -- to help you design better, build more efficiently, and grow your design and build firm. Fohlio is a product specification and data management software for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Get your trial at fohlio.com.
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Explore the latest digital marketing trends and uncover strategies from the best in the industry. Hosted by Kevin She and Scott Jensen, featuring experts in the digital community, this show will help you build marketing plans that will massively impact your business. Kevin is the owner of the biggest self-storage chain in Hong Kong and Macau with over 65 locations. Scott is a Senior Marketing and Business Strategies who utilizes an analytical and calculated approach to ensure business growth ...
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Award-winning British fashion accessories designer Anya Hindmarch discusses her career with creative director and trend hawk, Kinvara Balfour at the Apple Store Regent Street in London. Founding her business in 1987, Anya has grown the brand to 58 stores globally including stores in New York, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The Anya Hindmarch brand is known for beautiful craftsmanship and exceptional quality, and her collections demonstrate Britishness and an element of hum ...
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Welcome to the incChat podcast – where we explore the “why” in work and business. Our show brings you the latest insights and trends that are transforming the future of work. We’ll provide deep-dive discussions on everything from digital transformation, automation, and the gig economy, to remote working and its impact on individuals and businesses. Plus, we’ll cover topics like marketing leadership and brand building in an ever-evolving landscape. Every week, we’ll be joined by some of the w ...
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Coffee Pods is a podcast designed to fuel your difference by by opening up access to the insights, stories and experiences of remarkable people, who've marched to the beat of their own drum and created a positive butterfly effect in their wake. We believe that in the mere amount of time it takes to have a cup of coffee with someone we can learn from a lifetime of experience. So, come have a coffee break with us, and get the inspirational fuel and practical toolkit you need to be the change y ...
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Brewing in China is brought to you by Joe Finkenbinder, the founder of Bionic Brew. Joe started his brewery in Shenzhen in 2014 as the sole brewer, distributor, and bartender and has since grown the brewery into a business employing people from around China and the world. He and the brew crew discuss news, industry challenges, and topics with a rotating guest list of brewers, brewery owners, beer folks, and all types of interesting and knowledgeable people who are passionate about beer in Ch ...
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S5 E2: Change Management and Leadership Communication with Marjaana Toiminen
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In the world of change management, having a well-crafted narrative is essential for guiding leaders and employees through times of transition. Marjaana Toiminen, Head of Change Management at Ellun Kanat, emphasizes the importance of a change narrative that is aligned with the leadership team and resonates with all staff members. This narrative serv…
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in Asia. How can we ensure that the benefits of AI-driven advancements reach even the most marginalized communities in Asia? In this episode, Angela Buensuceso of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast speaks with Jennifer Echevarria, Vice President of Commercial Strategic S…
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Inside Sacramento’s transit system: TOD Initiatives and Safety Innovations with CEO Henry Li
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Get ready for a packed episode as we welcome Henry Li, CEO of the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), to the show. Henry takes us behind the scenes of SacRT, sharing insights into the major initiatives currently shaping the future of transit in the region like students ride free program and transit oriented development (TOD). We'll dive i…
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Special Episode: Books and New Transit Funding with Paul Comfort and Davey Kim
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Today, Paul Comfort, Transit Evangelist and SVP/Chief Customer Officer at Modaxo, and Davey Kim SVP/Principal, National Transportation Policy and Multimodal Strategy, at WSP USA, join METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: Paul’s “The New Future of Public Transportation” book. The Federal Government’s Role in Funding Public Transit. P…
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Kopi Time E129 - James Crabtree on the Geopolitics of Elections
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James Crabtree, distinguished visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and a senior fellow at the Asia Society, returns to Kopi Time to shed light on this year of momentous elections. We delve right into the US, first by taking stock of the ongoing drama around Trump, Biden, and Harris. We then consider the scenario of a Trump r…
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How Senior Living Facilities Can Improve Design Collaboration for Faster Time to Market
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Join us for an insightful episode as we explore the latest trends and challenges in senior living design, from balancing aesthetics with functionality to managing costs and integrating new technologies seamlessly. Our special guest, Nicole Bergquist, Senior Design Director at Sunrise Senior Living, shares how the company has leveraged Fohlio to ove…
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S5 E1: Building Brands from the Inside Out with Bill Southard of Southard Communications
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In response to changing demand, public relations agencies must continuously evolve their service offerings to meet client needs. They must adapt to new market dynamics and emerging trends to remain competitive. In this episode, Bill Southard explains that PR professionals are increasingly being seen as key strategic counselors to clients, rather th…
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SMART Moves: Dwight Ferrell on Public Transit Innovations in Detroit
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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Dwight Ferrell, General Manager of SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) in Southeastern Michigan. Dwight shares lessons from his lengthy career in public transportation, from a bus operator in Dallas to leading multiple transit agencies across the U.S. The…
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Dispute Resolution Conversation - Dispute Resolution in the PRC and offshore markets: Strategies for navigating turbulent times
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Appleby Asia Talks S02 E06 In this episode of Appleby’s Asia Talks, The Dispute Resolution team discusses the rising distressed debts and investment losses in the PRC market, as well as the PRC data security concerns over a recent Cayman Islands case. They also highlight a number of key rule changes in the British Virgin Islands and share insights …
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Adopting Generative AI: The future of work in Australia
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Generative AI has emerged as a significant new force with the potential to reshape the future of work, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Join host Debbi Cheong on The McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast as she engages with Seckin Ungur, Partner at McKinsey’s Sydney office, and Jacob Johnson, Associate Partner in McKinsey’s Canberra office. Th…
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Ron Kilcoyne on the Three Essentials for Growing Transit Ridership
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Join Transit Unplugged host Paul Comfort as he dives into the critical issue of boosting post-pandemic transit ridership with Ron Kilcoyne. Ron is a seasoned transit professional with over 40 years in the industry, leading several transit agencies, and now a transit researcher and consultant. Ron and Paul explore some innovative solutions to increa…
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Special Episode: Lunch with Leon featuring Paul Comfort and Simon Reed
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Make sure you visit and subscribe to Lunch with Leon for great transit insights every week. https://audioboom.com/channels/5028700-lunch-with-leon Below are the original show notes: This week, Leon is joined by transport evangelist Paul Comfort and technology expert Simon Reed to discuss Paul’s latest book, The New Future of Public Transportation. …
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Transit Insights from Hong Kong, Singapore, and London with Adam Leishman
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Here's a stat you don't hear every day: over the course of his career (so far), Adam Leishman has helped move over 1.8 billion people. Billion. With a "b." I guess that's what happens when you've worked in three of the top transit cities in the world: London, Singapore, and Hong Kong. In his conversation with host Paul Comfort, Adam talks about Hon…
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Kopi Time E128 - Payments trends with Mastercard's David Mann
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We discuss global payment trends with David Mann, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Mastercard. From experiential travel to business events, there has been a dramatic change in consumer preferences since the pandemic, with the rise in cost of living playing a key factor. We talk about the patterns picked up from Mastercard’s extensive data on tra…
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S4 E12: Reacting to Controversial Topics with Abbie Fink
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In a world inundated with controversy, the age-old adage of "silence is golden" no longer holds true. The role of PR professionals is evolving to not only manage crises but also to companies on when and how to address contentious topics. In this episode, Abbie Fink explains that the key to navigating turbulent times lies in aligning organizational …
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Erick Van Wagenen, CEO WeDriveU, on Innovation and the Future of Transit Contracting
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In this episode Paul Comfort interviews Erick Van Wagenen, CEO of WeDriveU, formerly National Express. They discuss the transformation of National Express, the North American Transit Alliance, and the evolving role of contractors in public transportation. Additionally, Erick reflects on his 18-year career with WeDriveU, where he progressed from ass…
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Kopi Time E127 - My commencement speech for Yale-NUS graduating class of 2024
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Mdm Kay Kuok, Chair of the Yale-NUS Governing Board Members of the Yale-NUS Governing Board Professor Aaron Thean, Deputy President (Academic Affairs) and Provost of NUS Professor Joanne Roberts, President of Yale-NUS College Families, Yale-NUS community, and Friends And dear graduates, Most of you were the class of 2020 in high school, your gradua…
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NYC Stalls on Congestion Pricing: A Deep Dive with Matthew Daus
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Plus policing on the subway and upcoming transit conferences. Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul abruptly put a stop to New York City's planned congestion charges due to come into effect June 30th. This announcement took nearly everyone by surprise, critics and supporters alike, and this week we have Matthew Daus return as our guest to talk …
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Kopi Time E126 : Gen AI with Microsoft's Zia Zaman
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We hear about the subject of the moment from Microsoft’s Asia head of business development, Zia Zaman. We begin with the question if the world has been transformed in a comparable manner in the past year and a half as the smartphone and Appstore revolution achieved during 2007/08. Zia argues the transformation has been similar in influencing corpor…
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S4 E11: PRGN Hong Kong Conference with Andy See, Joanne Chan, and Gábor Jelinek
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In May 2024, members of the Public Relations Global Network gathered in Hong Kong for their Spring Conference. In this episode, outgoing PRGN President Andy See from Malaysia, Hong Kong member and conference host Joanne Chan, and PRGN's Executive Director Gábor Jelinek share some insights and takeaways from the conference. They discuss the signific…
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Hill Testing, Hydrogen, and Electric Ferries: Halifax Transit’s Green Innovations with Dave Reage
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While in Halifax, Canada filming Transit Unplugged TV, Paul sat down with Dave Reage, Executive Director of Halifax Transit and First Vice Chair of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) to talk about his transit system, testing their new electric buses, and building new ferry terminals for an electric ferry fleet (a first in Canada). Dave s…
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From execution to innovation: The strategic shift in Global Capability Centers
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Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have evolved into innovation engines, shifting from execution centers to strategic hubs at the forefront of transformation. Join McKinsey Senior Partner Indy Banerjee and Partner Fabrice Desmarescaux as they engage in a discussion with Pravin Goel, Managing Director at BlackRock, and Debasis Panda, Head of GCCs at T…
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Kopi Time E125 : China from a US business perspective with Mitchell Presnick
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Mitchell Presnick, a visiting fellow of practice at the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University, joins Kopi Time to bring much needed pragmatism to the China-US discourse. Mitch, researching the future of US- China commercial relations in the post-engagement era, is no China apologist. But his decades of doing business in China ha…
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Planning for Savannah’s Expanded Transit Future with Faye DiMassimo
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This week Paul chats with Faye DiMassimo, CEO and Executive Director of Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) in Savannah, and soon to be Chief of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Savannah. Paul and Faye discuss the recent APTA Public Transit CEO Conference, Faye's career path (including recent promotion), and the innovations at CAT…
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Kopi Time E124 : Indonesia outlook with Reformasi's Kevin O'Rourke
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Recorded in Jakarta, Kopi Time delves into Indonesia’s elections, domestic and foreign policy, investment environment, and economy with Kevin O'Rourke, Principle, PT Reformasi Information Services. Kevin’s team has provided independent political risk consultancy for many years, and he demonstrates his deep insights in this far-reaching conversation…
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Tackling today’s biggest challenges at four transit agencies
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Across North America there are four fundamental issues facing transit agencies: Getting enough buses Getting enough people to fix and drive the buses Getting enough funding to keep running the buses Getting (cyber)secure The bus manufacturing crisis is forcing many transit agencies to get creative at keeping buses running longer. Workforce shortage…
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S4 E10: The Green Claims Directive: Re-establishing Trust in Sustainability Communication with Martin Lucander
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Sustainability communication has become a core component of modern corporate trust-building, as consumers increasingly prioritize businesses that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. In this episode, Martin Lucander discusses the importance of sustainability communication in building trust with consumers and stakeholders. He focuses on the E…
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Kopi Time E123 - Control Risks’ Nicolas Reys on Cybersecurity
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Today’s episode subject is in response to popular demand. Whether at work or at home, concerns on cybersecurity are elevated to say the least. Nicolas Reys, Partner leading Control Risks’ Digital Risks Americas and Global Threat Intelligence practices, begins by going the three kinds of cyberthreats out there—state sponsored, ransomware, and “hacti…
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Planes, trains, buses, and boats. Andy Lord has it all in London
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Transport for London (TfL) covers every transport means possible from the iconic red double-deck buses to The Tube to trains and even ferries. Which means the person in charge of it all has a lot going on at any given moment. Andy Lord, Commissioner for TfL spent over 25 years in aviation before coming to transit in 2019 to run The Tube with then C…
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In this episode, Judy Lee, Vincent Chan, and Kelly Tang discuss the expanded paperless listing regime proposed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) and highlight the legal requirements in the relevant offshore jurisdictions. They also explore the HKEX’s recent consultation paper and share insights on what these amendments mean for listed companie…
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Celebrating Paul’s Newest Book: The New Future of Public Transportation
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This week we're celebrating the release of Paul's newest book, The New Future of Public Transportation, which is the sequel to The Future of Public Transportation published early in 2020. To say public transport faced an crisis or inflection point in the past four years is an understatement. In this updated edition, Paul collected essays by 30 tran…
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S4 E9: Building a Communications Team: The Client Perspective with Leeza Hoyt and James Mowdy
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In this episode, Abbie Fink talks with Leeza Hoyt and James Mowdy about the client perspective on building a communications team and working with an external public relations agency. James shares his experience transitioning from being a consultant to working in-house at CHOC and assembling a team of external communications professionals. They disc…
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Launching Successful Innovations at SEPTA with Emily Yates
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In a previous episode we talked about SEPTA's innovative SCOPE (Safety, Cleaning, Ownership, Partnership, and Engagement) program -- https://transitunplugged.com/transit-unplugged-podcast/how-septa-is-making-a-difference-in-the-lives-of-vulnerable-people/ -- and how it was helping the city's most vulnerable people. This week we get the big picture …
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Kopi Time E122 - Development Multilateralism with Atlantic Council’s Martin Mühleisen
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Martin Mühleisen, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, returns to Kopi Time to talk about the state of multilateralism. He sees the recent IMF meetings marked by modest progress in securing greater funding for development and climate change, but much more remains to be done to give developing nations their requisite voice in global bo…
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Welcome to episode 300 of Transit Unplugged! When Paul started the podcast in November 2017, I don't think anyone would have thought that seven seasons later we'd be at our 300th episode. Paul started this podcast to shine a light on the impact of transit on society and give transit leaders a chance to talk about their agencies and their careers, u…
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