Transit Unplugged

By: Paul Comfort SVP Modaxo
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Exploring Vienna’s Multi-modal Transit System with CEO Alexandra Reinagl
    Aug 28 2024

    Join Paul Comfort as he takes you behind the scenes of Vienna's renowned public transit system, Wiener Linien. Discover the secrets behind the network, from seamless mobility chains to their innovative climate ticket. CEO Alexandra Reinagl shares insights on the city's strong commitment to public transport, decarbonizing the bus fleet, and the collaborative efforts in urban planning that make Vienna the world's most livable city. Enjoy a virtual tour of Vienna's transit infrastructure, cultural highlights, and future mobility visions in this captivating episode.

    Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com

    • Host: Paul Comfort
    • Producer: Paul Comfort
    • Editor and Writer: Tris Hussey
    • Executive Producer: Julie Gates

    Special thanks to:

    • Brand design: Tina Olagundoye
    • Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova
    • Marketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris Hussey

    If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.

    Follow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - Facebook

    Sign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter

    00:00 Welcome to Transit Unplugged

    00:38 Exploring Vienna's Transit System

    02:12 Interview with CEO Alexandra Reinagl

    02:42 Vienna's Commitment to Public Transport

    04:07 Innovative Mobility Solutions

    04:43 Annual Pass and Climate Ticket

    07:07 Construction and Communication Strategies

    10:14 Wiener Linien's Organizational Structure

    16:35 Decarbonizing the Bus Fleet

    18:47 Vision for the Future of Mobility

    20:48 Conclusion and Farewell

    20:56 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

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    22 mins
  • Miami’s First-in-the-Nation All-Electric Transit Operations Center with Eulois Cleckley and Angel Andre Chavarria
    Aug 21 2024
    Miami's First-in-the-Nation All-Electric Transit Operations Center with Eulois Cleckley and Angel Andre Chavarria

    Around the world agencies are switching to low or no carbon buses and with that change comes an even bigger challenge: infrastructure. Battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, even CNG buses, all require new and different refueling/recharging systems, different maintenance set ups, and sometimes even completely different spaces.

    This week you'll get to hear about a bus garage that is the first-of-its-kind in the U.S, a state-of-the-are facility designed to house, charge, and repair 100, 60 foot battery electric articulated buses. These buses will be a core part of a new 20 mile, all electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line in Miami.

    Eulois Cleckley, CEO of Miami-Dade Dept. of Public Works and Transportation gives host Paul Comfort all the details why this facility is crucial for fast-growing Miami and then WSP SVP Angel Andre Chavarria tell us how they overcame huge challenges in planning and construction to make it possible and break ground.

    Next week on the show we head to Austria to learn all about Vienna's amazing multi-modal transit system with Wiener Linien CEO Alexandra Rienagl.

    Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com

    • Host: Paul Comfort
    • Producer: Paul Comfort
    • Editor and Writer: Tris Hussey
    • Executive Producer: Julie Gates

    Special thanks to:

    • Brand design: Tina Olagundoye
    • Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova
    • Marketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris Hussey

    If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.

    Follow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - Facebook

    Sign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter

    0:00 Miami's First-in-the-Nation All-Electric Transit Operations Center with Eulois Cleckley and Angel Andre Chavarria

    00:04 Introduction from host Paul Comfort

    00:21 Miami Dade's New Transit Operations Center

    00:51 Meet the Guests: Eulois Cleckley and Angel Andre Chavarria

    02:19 Innovative Features of the New Facility

    04:33 Groundbreaking Ceremony and Construction Details

    08:04 Funding this massive and critical project

    09:43 Challenging construction, innovative solutions

    16:08 Additional Support and Community Benefits

    18:43 Future of Miami's Public Transportation

    22:28 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

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    24 mins
  • Fairbanks Transit: Harnessing Extreme Weather for Extreme Innovation
    Aug 14 2024

    In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort continues his Alaska adventure with Fairbanks, as part of his California and Alaska series. Paul starts with sharing his 12-hour train journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks through Denali National Park--which was nearly cancelled because of wildfires!

    In Fairbanks, he chats with Fairbanks transit leaders Michelle Denton, Corey DiRutigliano, and Dey Johnson about the unique challenges of running a transit system in Fairbanks' extreme weather conditions.

    Together with Paul, explore the history of Fairbanks, the impact of its discontinuous permafrost tundra on infrastructure, and the exciting new improvements with a brand-new transit facility. Tune in for a blend of history, adventure, and insights into making transit work in one of America's most fascinating and rugged landscapes.

    Coming up next week we head to the opposite corner of the U.S. and Miami! We're going to highlight the new Miami-Dade electric bus depot with Eulois Cleckley and Angel Andre Chavarria and how this first-in-the-nation project is going to put Miami at the forefront of battery electric transit.

    Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com

    • Host: Paul Comfort
    • Producer: Paul Comfort
    • Editor and Writer: Tris Hussey
    • Executive Producer: Julie Gates

    Special thanks to:

    • Brand design: Tina Olagundoye
    • Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova
    • Marketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris Hussey

    If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.

    Follow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - Facebook

    Sign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter

    00:00 Fairbanks Transit: Harnessing Extreme Weather for Extreme Innovation

    00:26 Journey Through Alaska: From Anchorage to Fairbanks

    01:56 Exploring Fairbanks: History and Modern Day

    06:14 Fairbanks' Unique Environment and Challenges

    11:07 Fairbanks Transit System: Innovations and Operations

    19:27 Future of Fairbanks Transit and Final Thoughts

    21:48 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged

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    23 mins

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