Best Modaxo Podcasts (2024)

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Inside Sacramento’s transit system: TOD Initiatives and Safety Innovations with CEO Henry Li 23:27

1d ago23:27

23:27

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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The Paris Olympics kicks off and LA Metro gets $77M for electric buses 1:01

1h ago1:01

1:01

The Olympic Games kicked off in Paris on Friday, and in advance of the 2028 California games L.A. METRO was granted $77 million dollars in federal funds to buy electric buses to ensure it’s a “transit-first games.” Source: LA Times After six years of hard work, the new Gordie Howe International Bridge has been connected in the middle over the Detro…

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Special Episode: Books and New Transit Funding with Paul Comfort and Davey Kim 32:13

24h ago32:13

32:13

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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Did that train just wink at me? 1:00

9d ago1:00

1:00

With the largest public transit investment in Canadian history, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the new Canada Public Transit Fund of $30 billion. Keolis North America released a study sharing the top priorities of transit executives, with 78 percent saying decarbonization is their focus for the next five years. Since the Chicago Transit Au…

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SMART Moves: Dwight Ferrell on Public Transit Innovations in Detroit 22:38

2h ago22:38

22:38

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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Happy Birthday FTA! 1:00

17d ago1:00

1:00

Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute. There is so much going on right now. Let's kick it off with happy 60th birthday to the U.S. Federal Transportation Administration. The FTA was born in 1964 and is still going strong. Last week, the FTA announced 1. 5 billion in bus grants, helping 47 states to replace old buses with zero and low emissi…

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Ron Kilcoyne on the Three Essentials for Growing Transit Ridership 23:58

7d ago23:58

23:58

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 34:17

10d ago34:17

34:17

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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$16B Budget Shortfall Looms Over NY MTA 1:00

12d ago1:00

1:00

Expect this to be a busy holiday travel week with Canada Day on Monday and the U.S. Independence Day on Thursday. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute.By Julie Gates

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Transit Insights from Hong Kong, Singapore, and London with Adam Leishman 25:55

17d ago25:55

25:55

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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CTA hits a million! 1:01

1M ago1:01

1:01

Toronto's CEO is stepping down, Chicago brings average weekday ridership up to 1 million, and MBTA is a world record holder, but not for what you think. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute.By Julie Gates

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Erick Van Wagenen, CEO WeDriveU, on Innovation and the Future of Transit Contracting 18:21

1M ago18:21

18:21

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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New York Congestion Pricing Pause Could Face Legal Challenges 1:00

26d ago1:00

1:00

New York is still leading transit news headlines this week due to the indefinite pause of the congestion pricing program in Manhattan. Welcome to this week's Transit Unplugged News Minute.By Julie Gates

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NYC Stalls on Congestion Pricing: A Deep Dive with Matthew Daus 25:07

2M ago25:07

25:07

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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Gov Hochul Cancels NYC Congestion Pricing 1:00

2M ago1:00

1:00

New York congestion pricing gets canceled before it even gets started, and transit celebrates dads as we approach Father's Day. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute.By Julie Gates

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Hill Testing, Hydrogen, and Electric Ferries: Halifax Transit’s Green Innovations with Dave Reage 25:20

2M ago25:20

25:20

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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What will be found under Rome when the subway expands? 1:01

1M ago1:01

1:01

It's complicated to expand Rome's subway underneath the Coliseum. LA Metro will have law enforcement onboard vehicles, and Pride Month kicks off with colorful transit vehicles. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute. Sources: https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/05/24/work-on-metro-line-under-romes-landmarks-enters-crucial-phase https://www.nb…

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Planning for Savannah’s Expanded Transit Future with Faye DiMassimo 29:30

2M ago29:30

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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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AI in transport, H2 ferries for the Bay Area, and Kevin Quinn loses the bet 1:00

2M ago1:00

1:00

The DOT needs your feedback about the future of AI in transportation. The first hydrogen fueled ferry in the United States is about to start service, and one of our Canadian transit leaders lost his Stanley Cup wager. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute. It's worth noting the series went to game 7 with both teams playing excellent hockey.…

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Tackling today’s biggest challenges at four transit agencies 43:44

2M ago43:44

43:44

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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Summer youth passes in Utah, Discord for transit in the Bay Area, and new transit leaders in Virginia 1:00

2M ago1:00

1:00

Utah offers unlimited summer rides for youth. A Discord server updates Bay Area riders and it's graduation season for brand new transit leaders. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute. Sources: https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/Riders-License https://www.caltrain.com/news/caltrain-launches-bay-area-transit-discord-server https://vatransit.c…

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Planes, trains, buses, and boats. Andy Lord has it all in London 30:07

3M ago30:07

30:07

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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MTA security, Brightline to Tampa, and it's Stanley Cup time for Transit Rivalries 0:59

2M ago0:59

0:59

MTA steps up security efforts. Brightline could deliver service to Tampa. Hawaii provides autonomous airport shuttles. And Stanley Cup playoffs are serious business for Canadian transit. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute. Sources: https://new.mta.info/press-release/photos-mta-police-officers-graduate-nypd-academy-0 https://ridebeep.com/…

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Celebrating Paul’s Newest Book: The New Future of Public Transportation 37:49

2M ago37:49

37:49

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…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Modaxo Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Transit Unplugged Weekly News Minute with Julie Gates

Julie Gates

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Transit Unplugged

Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo

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Inside Sacramento’s transit system: TOD Initiatives and Safety Innovations with CEO Henry Li 23:27

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The Paris Olympics kicks off and LA Metro gets $77M for electric buses 1:01

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Special Episode: Books and New Transit Funding with Paul Comfort and Davey Kim 32:13

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Did that train just wink at me? 1:00

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SMART Moves: Dwight Ferrell on Public Transit Innovations in Detroit 22:38

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Happy Birthday FTA! 1:00

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Ron Kilcoyne on the Three Essentials for Growing Transit Ridership 23:58

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Special Episode: Lunch with Leon featuring Paul Comfort and Simon Reed 34:17

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$16B Budget Shortfall Looms Over NY MTA 1:00

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Transit Insights from Hong Kong, Singapore, and London with Adam Leishman 25:55

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CTA hits a million! 1:01

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Erick Van Wagenen, CEO WeDriveU, on Innovation and the Future of Transit Contracting 18:21

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New York Congestion Pricing Pause Could Face Legal Challenges 1:00

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NYC Stalls on Congestion Pricing: A Deep Dive with Matthew Daus 25:07

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Gov Hochul Cancels NYC Congestion Pricing 1:00

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Hill Testing, Hydrogen, and Electric Ferries: Halifax Transit’s Green Innovations with Dave Reage 25:20

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What will be found under Rome when the subway expands? 1:01

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Planning for Savannah’s Expanded Transit Future with Faye DiMassimo 29:30

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AI in transport, H2 ferries for the Bay Area, and Kevin Quinn loses the bet 1:00

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Tackling today’s biggest challenges at four transit agencies 43:44

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Summer youth passes in Utah, Discord for transit in the Bay Area, and new transit leaders in Virginia 1:00

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Planes, trains, buses, and boats. Andy Lord has it all in London 30:07

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MTA security, Brightline to Tampa, and it's Stanley Cup time for Transit Rivalries 0:59

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Celebrating Paul’s Newest Book: The New Future of Public Transportation 37:49

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