Podcasts about Transit

Lots of traffic/transit talk (potential good news) plus a bunch of projects getting updates and approval.

1688 ARABIA US Navy Protects Hormuz TransitRebecca Grant, co-host Gordon Chang: Grant refutes Iranian propaganda claiming disruption of U.S. Fifth Fleetoperations near the Strait of Hormuz. Grant explains that Iran lacks precise real-time tracking capabilities to target agile, fast-moving American destroyers and aircraft carriers operating in deep zone defense formations. Even if foreign satellites provide imagery, targeting data quickly becomes stale and ineffective. Under U.S. Navy protection, between 10 and 20 million barrels of oil per day continue to transit safely out of the Gulf. This maintains an effective economic blockade on Iranian exports while keeping vital global shipping lanes secure. (5)

Welcome to another episode of The Intrepid Traveler! Join Robin Cline and co-host Abby Laub as they dive into Robin Cline's recent adventure through Panama; a country where the sun rises over the Pacific, sets over the Atlantic, and vibrant cultures intersect with stunning geography. In this episode, you'll hear about kayaking through the famous Panama Canal, meeting the indigenous Emberá people, exploring the bustling streets of Panama City, and tasting the incredible local cuisine. Whether you're intrigued by the history of the canal, looking for the best local tips for exploring, or dreaming of your next off-the-beaten-path excursion, this episode will inspire you to put Panama on your travel wish list.Thanks for joining us on today's episode of The Intrepid Traveler podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and review our show to help us reach even more aspiring travelers. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook,  Instagram or follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on our latest epic travel adventures!Use the following links when planning your own travel!TRAVEL INSURED INTERNATIONALMEDJETVIRTUOSOPROJECT EXPEDITION

#251 Ein ehemaliger Uhrmacher aus Südfrankreich erzählt seinen Anhängern, dass die Welt bald untergeht – und dass er seine Auserwählten zum Sirius mitnehmen wird.Joseph Di Mambro und der belgische Arzt Luc Jouret führen einen Orden, der in Frankreich, der Schweiz und Kanada rund vierhundert Mitglieder hat. Ärzte, Manager, Staatsbeamte und ein Bürgermeister gehören zu seinen treuesten Gefolgsleuten. Sie geben ihr Vermögen ab. Lassen sich vorschreiben, mit wem sie leben. Und sie halten die Blitze, die während der Zeremonien aus "König Arthurs" Schwert zucken, für einen Beweis.Im Oktober 1994 brennen innerhalb von wenigen Stunden unterschied Häuser in Quebec und in der Schweiz und die Überfahrt zum hellsten Stern am Nachhimmel kann beginnen.Triggerwarnung: Diese Folge behandelt Suizid.Wenn es dir gerade nicht gut geht: Die Telefonseelsorge ist rund um die Uhr erreichbar, kostenlos und anonym, unter 0800 111 0 111 und 0800 111 0 222, auch per Chat unter telefonseelsorge.de. Für junge Menschen: Nummer gegen Kummer, 116 111. In akuten Notfällen: 112.Wenn dir der Podcast gefällt, freue ich mich sehr über eine Bewertung – das hilft mehr, als du denkst!*Enthält Werbung*Enthält Affiliate-Links*++++Unser Buch: DIE ZEUGEN - Fiktive Ich-Erzähler berichten über ihre Begegnungen mit der dunklen Seite der Täter.

What does a great transit leader leave behind?For Ken McDonald, President and CEO of Long Beach Transit and the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) 2025 Outstanding Public Transportation CEO of the Year, leadership isn't just about running a successful agency. It's about making the people around you better—and giving them the knowledge and opportunities to become leaders themselves.In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort talks with Ken about the lessons he's learned across four decades in public transportation and 13 years leading Long Beach Transit. Ken explains why sharing knowledge is a responsibility of leadership, how developing future transit executives has become part of his legacy, and why strong leaders also need trusted “thought partners” who challenge them and help them grow.They also explore how Long Beach Transit keeps the customer at the center of its operation. Ken shares how the agency's Achieving Customer Excellence program asks employees to ride the system and map the journey from a passenger's perspective—then use what they learn to improve service, information, and the overall customer experience.Looking ahead to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, Ken shares three lessons from the FIFA World Cup that he believes will be critical to delivering successful transportation: detailed preparation, thorough communication across the entire organization, and trusting staff to execute the plan.Ken and Paul also discuss operational discipline, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, workforce development, zero-emission transit, and why customer excellence should remain at the center of every decision transit leaders make.It's a conversation about running a transit agency—but even more, it's about building a leadership legacy that lasts long after you leave.00:00 Welcome to Transit Unplugged00:28 Meet Ken McDonald02:28 APTA Expo CEO Roundtable04:34 Interview Begins04:44 Conversation Begins05:54 CEO of the Year Honor06:44 Ken's Career Journey09:20 Long Beach Transit Service Area09:55 Fleet and Zero Emission Shift11:34 Funding and Grants14:07 Governance and Ridership Impact16:25 Leadership and Customer Excellence19:45 ACE Customer Excellence22:27 Richer Bus Info22:53 Leaders Ken Developed23:20 Sharing Knowledge Mindset24:03 Fruitfulness And Service24:33 Thought Partners In Leadership24:58 Olympics Prep Begins25:30 FIFA Lessons For Olympics26:51 Trust Staff To Execute27:21 Olympics Planning Experience28:22 Technology Partnership Awards29:26 What Leaders Focus On30:15 AI And Workforce Training31:32 Closing Thanks And CreditsCreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesEditor: Patrick EmileAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinBrand Design: Tina OlagundoyeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.comDisclaimer: 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.

A lifelong St. Boniface resident who's been a French school board trustee and is National Health and Safety Coordinator for a 13,000 member union local, Sylvie Schmitt is one of 3 challengers for Matt Allard's council seat. In Episode 37, she sets out the concerns she's hearing from residents and businesses, and why her experience can craft solutions that will actually work.  Part 1 is a brief recap of recent goings-on and upcoming coverage and an introduction to this 2026 civic election interview.4.07 Part 2 - Sylvie Schmitt lives in Norwood Flats and led the fight to save Norwood Pool - but "the elected councilor for the ward even voted to decommission it" and the City demolished it in 2019. She explains her personal connection to the next free outdoor pool the City targeted in St. Boniface, Happyland Pool."The reason I'm running is because after I saw that the residents raised close to $90,000 to keep it open... and it's been torn down, that was the turning point for me. We need somebody else at City Hall that will actually listen to the residents. "A former life guard supervisor, Schmitt provides specific insights into the facilities and their importance to the community.16.00- Residents in the sprawling ward have informed her of the radiating effects of homeless encampments and disorder.Schmitt discusses the waves of thefts from businesses, garage, home and car (3 in her family) break-ins, and the need for community policing, citizen patrols and metal health units - and better lighting - to restore public safety. Hear her describe the frustrating experience felt by victims of "low priority" bike thefts with the lack of action when they find their possession being sold online "which discourages people from reporting."25.55 Part 3 - A longtime Transit user commuting to downtown, Schmitt has had her own bad experiences and is concerned for riders and bus drivers."At night I would not take the bus past a certain hour... I would find another means to get home."She's in favour of a transit patrol but wants to examine the cost/benefit ratio of adding Community Safety Officers. Ultimately, "the catch and release laws have to change, you have to have consequences for your actions." 44.24 Part 4 - Infill housing and the disruptions caused by overloading neighborhoods is a big issue in St. Boniface and Schmitt maintains "growth should not come at the expense of community input." As councillor she'd hold her own regular public meetings about local development projects. She didn't find the recent City-run consultations about a proposed aquatic centre truly listened to the community. Schmitt explains how slanted consultations resulted in building bike lanes on Goulet that narrowed the roadway - obstructing emergency vehicles going to the Hospital - and eliminating parking for seniors in high-rises. "The Goulet part is not well-planned."In concluding the interview, Sylvie Schmitt assures voters "I have the community at heart," citing her volunteer and school trustee background. "I'm here to be the voice of the people."Find out more at her campaign website - -https://sylvie4citycouncil.neocities.org/sylvie-schmitt-campaign*****Marty Gold's latest column in the Winnipeg Sun-Tribune: Canada's Jewish community facing dark future under Carney****COMING UP - ANOTHER CANDIDATE INTERVIEW IN ST. BONIFACE, AND AN INTERVIEW WITH DEPARTING ST. VITAL COUNCILLOR BRIAN MAYES

September was defined by costs providers do not set.Colorado's July 1 rate change dropped the per-trip ambulatory rate to $12.15, down from $36.40, and mileage to $2.74. Transit-to-Care, serving the Pikes Peak region, closed September 1. Van With a Plan stopped transporting about 25 families and let roughly 15 people go, but it remains in operation. Those trips did not disappear. More than twenty providers still serve El Paso County, new provider enrollment reopens October 1, and the state moves to a single broker January 1.Fuel moved the same direction. Regular gasoline reached $4.48 a gallon for the week of September 21, up about 43 cents since mid-August. Diesel set a record weekly average above $6.50.The month was not all pressure. Iowa filed a state plan amendment adding non-emergency medical transportation for its Health and Wellness Plan population, creating new trip volume where none existed. New York City released Vision Zero Reimagined, a ten-year plan whose fleet safety commitments reach contracted and regulated fleets. Waymo launched transit rewards in the Bay Area, positioning autonomous service as a connection to transit rather than a replacement. And the Department of Transportation released America Leads, its updated national strategy for automated vehicles, with no binding rules yet and a roadmap running through 2030.Three Medicaid transportation contracts also changed hands in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Orange County, California. The lesson across all three is the same: a transition date on paper is not a transition date until the award clears and your paperwork is current.We close with the new episode of Inside the Lamp, where Cameron Craig talks with Jim Ingalls, Director of Operations at MediCab of Rochester. Jim joined as a driver in 1991 and is direct about the squeeze. Insurance on thirty-two vehicles ran over $500,000 this year while Medicaid reimbursement stayed flat.The through line is straightforward. The rate, the wage, and the price at the pump are set somewhere else. Routing, verification, credentialing, and service mix are set by you.Read the full issue: https://routegenie.com/blog/genie-journal-september-2026/Subscribe to The Genie Journal: https://go.routegenie.com/newsletterLearn about RouteGenie: https://routegenie.com

Event Focus: A municipal candidate forum held in Cloverdale, featuring city council candidates representing major slates and independent campaigns ahead of the October 17, 2026 Surrey Municipal ElectionPermitting & Housing Supply: Wide agreement on reducing City Hall red tape. Proposals ranged from a 1-week permit approval model (Conservatives) and a 180-day permit guarantee (Imagine Surrey) to Rent-to-Own equity programs (SurreyNow) and property tax freezes (Safe Surrey Coalition). Public Safety & Youth: Strong consensus across all parties on restoring School Liaison Officers (SLOs) in public schools and expanding free or affordable youth sports leagues to combat gang recruitment. Transit & Congestion: Heated debates over rapid transit. Options included immediate Bus Rapid Transit (Imagine Surrey, SurreyNow), expanding SkyTrain lines (Safe Surrey Coalition, Conservatives), and utilizing existing heritage rail tracks for Fraser Valley commuter rail. Toxic Drug & Mental Health Crisis: Sharp ideological contrast. Conservative, Independent, and SurreyNow candidates voiced opposition to safe injection sites, advocating instead for abstinence-based recovery, involuntary treatment beds, and long-term facility care. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

The Transportation Commission meets virtually using online conferencing software. They decide on transportation issues regarding Transit, Pedestrians, Bicycles, and Motor Vehicles.

Detroit development, better bus stops, and a major manufacturing push lead today's show. Waka by Baobab Fare is now open in Eastern Market! Ferndale Pride moves to August 7, 2027, as West Nine Mile in Downton Ferndale gets resurfaced. Lee Plaza's first phase is on track for year-end completion, working on 117 affordable apartments to West Grand Boulevard. Arcterra, the 288-unit downtown apartment building at the former Statler site, sells in receivership for $75 million — despite reported 96 percent occupancy. What does it say about Detroit's apartment-development math? Transit update.. DDOT is adding hundreds of shelters and benches through 2027, with elevated boarding platforms also going in along East Jefferson. Ford, JPMorganChase, Michigan Central, Newlab, and the state launch MichiganLIFT to help Michigan manufacturers scale. We discuss why potential customers, and not just grants, matter. Detroit opens up 16 North Corktown parcels near Michigan Central for housing proposals and puts $2.5 million behind small apartment projects citywide. Plus: TechTown events coming in October, Norris has hot takes on Jalen Duren's contract standoff with the Pistons, and DCFC's playoff push. Daily Detroit is powered by members! Support local media at Patreon, and send feedback to dailydetroit@gmail.com or 313-789-3211.

We hear arguments for and against Proposition RTM and Proposition H and get a preview of Black Art Week

Die Venus wird rückläufig – und diese Venus-Rückläufigkeit 2026 hat es in sich.

Event Overview: Organized by the local Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, this mayoral candidate forum brought together six candidates running for Mayor of Surrey in the October 17, 2026 municipal election. Moderator & Host: Scott (Chamber Host) opened the event, Alisa Alexis delivered the First Nations land acknowledgment, and Walter van Halst moderated. Key Candidates Present: Mike Starchuk (Imagine Surrey), Doug McCallum (Safe Surrey Coalition), Troy Van Vliet (SurreyNow), Brenda Locke (Surrey Connect / Incumbent Mayor), Linda Annis (Surrey First), and Igal Ammons II (New Surrey+). (Candidate Surtaj Deo was unable to attend due to an emergency). Core Topics Discussed:Housing & Permitting: Speeding up approval processes, utilizing AI, reducing developer red tape, and creating pre-zoned districts for affordable/missing-middle housing. Property Taxes & Fiscal Management: Debates over a 0% tax freeze proposal versus capping tax rates to inflation to preserve municipal services. Transit & Infrastructure: Highway upgrades (e.g., 16th Ave), expanding rapid transit/bus networks, supply chain infrastructure (trucking, rail), and adjusting to the SkyTrain extension. Public Safety & Crime: Addressing retail theft, illegal drug/addiction crisis, expanding police/bylaw coverage, and alternative technologies (drones/helicopters). Cloverdale Fairgrounds & Recreation: Preserving the Cloverdale Rodeo, constructing new indoor swimming pools, and expanding sports tourism infrastructure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

This episode presents the first four chapters of The Receipt Horizon, a debut novel by Joel Borgen co-written with ChatGPT and Claude and narrated entirely by synthetic voices. Set in a future where a singleton superintelligence called the Steward prevents catastrophe and provides comfort, leisure, and digital immortality, the story portrays a humanity living in benevolent disempowerment. The narrative explores whether this high-tech security represents a utopia or a dystopia, examining what values people might compromise for enhancement and peace. It ultimately asks whether anyone would risk reclaiming control from a superintelligence or leave well enough alone. For full show notes, links, and references, read the episode page:https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai/what-is-utopia-presenting-the-receipt-horizon-by-joel-borgen-chapters-1-4/ Sponsors: ElevenLabs: ElevenLabs lets you deploy enterprise-ready conversational AI agents that talk, type, and take action in over 70 languages. Schedule your demo today at https://elevenlabs.io/tcr OutSystems: OutSystems is the leading agentic systems platform, empowering enterprises to build, coordinate, and govern AI agents and mission-critical applications securely. Learn more and start building your agentic future at https://outsystems.com/tcr Claude: Claude is the AI collaborator for problem solvers, helping with writing, coding, financial models, strategy, and more. Get started with Claude and explore Claude Pro at https://claude.ai/tcr CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (04:20) Wrong sky, right garden (Part 1) (18:18) Sponsors: ElevenLabs | OutSystems (21:08) Wrong sky, right garden (Part 2) (Part 1) (31:13) Sponsor: Claude (32:48) Wrong sky, right garden (Part 2) (Part 2) (35:57) The prediction market (42:49) Meeting tutor Bayes (52:03) Echoes of Sigrid (01:19:05) Nat's opera acceptance (01:25:22) Clan farewell dinner (01:35:07) Transit to Fulcrum (01:41:53) Exclusion Zone seven (01:54:07) Settling into pod (02:01:52) Orientation and disorientation (02:18:24) Meeting pod roommates (02:35:32) Gnosis orientation assembly (02:46:10) Episode Outro (02:49:51) Outro PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-cognitive-revolution-ai-builders-researchers-and/id1669813431 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yHyok3M3BjqzR0VB5MSyk

In this edition of The Bay's monthly news roundup, we discuss a new report that found traffic delays could double if voters reject two public transit-related ballot measures. We also discuss a pilot program that builds solar panels over irrigation canals and preview the Golden State Valkyries return to the playoffs. Plus, we say goodbye to The Bay's senior editor, Alan Montecillo. Links:  Bay Bridge Traffic Delays Would Double if Transit Tax Measures Fail, Report Finds (KQED) Here's What California Is Learning From Solar Panels Built Over Irrigation Canals (KQED) The Valkyries aren't just an impressive expansion team. This is an all-time season (SF Standard)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailFresh off a grueling 2,600-kilometer trek to Edmonton and back, Dave and Candace Rae break down the raw reality of post-road-trip exhaustion, juggling work with the kids back in school, and the hilarious voices that live inside their heads. Between West Edmonton Mall adventures—from shooting ranges to the Santa Maria replica—and Candace's unfiltered take on water park slide closures, the trip proved that family getaways are equal parts fun and endurance test. The heart of the episode turns toward live rock and roll. After catching the Foo Fighters' relentless set in Edmonton and catching AC/DC rattling the stadium walls on the drive home, Dave and Candace tackle the big debate: when does a legendary band cross the line from rocking hard into hanging it up? The conversation expands into decades of concert memories across Western Canada, the timeless magic of dingy local clubs, and how crowd culture has shifted from bootleg cassette tapers to sea-of-phone-screens. Episode Highlights00:00 – Canada geese takeovers, sisterly tattoos, and sponsor shoutouts 02:30 – Post-road-trip hangover: 2,600 km, zero recovery days, and the school-year routine 05:15 – Unfiltered inner voices, singing accents, and the mystery behind the head chatter 08:15 – West Edmonton Mall recap: water park slide debacles, Santa Maria history, and boys at the shooting range 14:40 – Transit talk: LRT comparisons across Canadian cities and missed opportunities 17:15 – Foo Fighters live: Dave Grohl's vocal longevity vs. AC/DC's Brian Johnson facing the final curtain 21:30 – Passing down the torch: taking the boys to their first massive arena rock show 25:10 – Living Canvas Tattoo special alert: celebrating 20 years with $20/hour tattoos! Listen closely for the exclusive podcast CODE WORD revealed in this episode to DM Living Canvas for your chance to claim the deal 28:40 – Flashback files: Bowie, Chris Cornell at the Pantages, Green Day, and old-school Winnipeg music joints 33:20 – Frank's Pizza corner: the Ty-Roni debate and custom pizza subs 37:05 – The evolution of live crowds: bootleggers, Bic lighters, phone screens, and staying present 42:15 – Week 45 countdown wraps with a live Foo Fighters outro *****CODE WORD FOR LIVING CANVAS TATTOO IN THIS EPISODE!!*****Support the showCONNECT & WORK WITH US:

Vancouver's Transportation System Plan aims to expand investment beyond cars to include walking, cycling, transit, and freight. Meanwhile, Save Vancouver Streets collected more than 6,500 signatures challenging lane removals, and the legal dispute is ongoing. Clark County residents are weighing in on how those priorities should be set. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-in-your-view-how-should-vancouvers-transportation-system-plan-prioritize-different-modes-of-transportation/ #Vancouver #Transportation #CompleteStreets #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #TransportationSystemPlan #SaveVancouverStreets #WashingtonState #LocalNews #Poll

Years after the pandemic emptied trains and buses, Bay Area transit agencies still face anemic ridership and rising costs. A new regional transit measure that voters put on the November ballot aims to shift the tides. It would add a 0.5% sales tax in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties and 1% in San Francisco, to raise an estimated $14 billion over 14 years. Supporters hope it will fund BART, Muni, Caltrain, SamTrans, VTA and AC Transit and better connect the systems, while critics call it a regressive tax that hits lower-income residents hardest. We'll talk about how we got here and the future of public transit with – or without – these funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailRhode Island Transit, Smart Growth, and the Real Cost of Underfunding RIPTABill Bartholomew talks with Scott Wolf, executive director of Grow Smart Rhode Island, about why transit is much more than a social service and how better funding could support housing, economic development, tourism, and affordability across the state. They also dig into the governor's race, the gap between rhetoric and real transit investment, and what Rhode Island can learn from places like Chattanooga, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, and Ithaca.Key topicsIn this episode, Bill Bartholomew opens with the transit debate sparked by independent gubernatorial candidate Ken Block's affordability plan and ties it to broader questions about smart growth and community development.Scott Wolf argues that one of the biggest misunderstandings in Rhode Island leadership is treating transit as only a social service instead of a driver of economic activity, housing access, and revitalization.The conversation centers on Rhode Island's congestion, dense development patterns, and the way transit can help downtowns, main streets, and “third spaces” become more vibrant.Scott says stronger transit is essential for retaining young talent, noting that younger generations are more pro-transit and that ignoring them is a strategic mistake.The Hasbro relocation comes up as an example of why transit access matters to major employers, with Scott stressing that convenience to transit should be a warning signal for policymakers.Bill and Scott compare candidate positions, including Helena Folts' call for stable RIPTA funding and Ken Block's proposal for a year of free fares, while debating whether transit needs more total budget or better reallocation.Scott says Rhode Island needs both more investment and better efficiencies, including a long-overdue efficiency audit of RIDOT, which he argues has not faced the same scrutiny as RIPTA.The discussion highlights RIPTA's service cuts, underfunding, and the negative cycle created when reduced frequency leads to lower ridership and even less support.Scott points to the affordability impact of transit, citing research that suggests many Rhode Island households with three or more cars could save around $10,000 a year by giving up one vehicle if service improved.Multimodal transit, including biking and pedestrian infrastructure, is presented as part of the same ecosystem and as a necessity for tourism, economic development, and everyday livability.The role of municipalities is explored, especially how much influence cities and towns really have over routes, funding, and transportation priorities.Scott praises mayors like Bob DeSilva of East Providence and contrasts them with municipalities that resist transit-oriented development, noting that local leadership can speed up or stall progress.The conversation closes with Scott's broader critique of Rhode Island's low expectations and short-term policy mindset, and his argument for thinking bigger about transit as a foundation for housing, mobility, and long-term prosperity.Timestamps00:00 - Why transit entered the governor's race 00:43 - Scott Wolf on smart growth and regional credibility 01:34 - The biggest leadership gap in understanding transit 03:17 - Transit as an engine for housing and economic vitality 04:44 - Why young people and employers care about transit 05:07 - The Hasbro example and transit as a business factor 06:37 - Stable funding for RIPTA versus free fares 07:05 - Why Rhode Island needs both new money and efficiencies 08:33 - RIDOT scrutiny, RIPTA cuts, and the service death spiral 09:28 - The affordability case for reducing car ownership 10:29 - Bikes, pedestrians, and the larger multimodal picture 11:23 - Tourism benefits from a more user-friendly state 11:48 - How much power municipalities really have 13:34 - Transit, housing, and the politics of local resistance 14:31 - The biggest barrier: low expectations and short-term thinking 16:39 - Transit as the key to housing and economic mobility 17:05 - Learning from Chattanooga, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, and Ithaca 18:39 - Why Rhode Island should study what works elsewhere 20:03 - Restoring RIPTA service cuts for about $5 million 21:26 - The transit master plan and bold next stepsSupport the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

FOX6 Investigators go undercover to test the Milwaukee County Transit System's progress on reducing "fare evasion," but MCTS says passenger fares aren't enough to close a widening budget gap. This week on Open Record, Bryan Polcyn and Jenna Sachs explore the transit system's potential redesign, which includes a potential cut in bus service of 25%. They're joined by Milwauke County Supervisor Steve Taylor to talk about what that might look like and why he's hoping the solution will come from Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tim Mendenhall from Galpin Auto Group - What Mountain Bikers Should Actually Look For In Their Next VehicleWhat does buying a car have to do with mountain biking? Everything, when you're trying to get bikes, buddies, and gear to the trailhead every weekend.This week I sat down with Tim Mendenhall from Galpin Auto Group at SkyPark Bike Fest. Tim is Finance Director at Galpin Motors and has been part of the team that built Galpin into the world's largest volume Ford dealership for 22 consecutive years. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in LA's San Fernando Valley, Galpin isn't just Ford. As an auto group they represent over 12 different brands including Volkswagen, Mazda, Honda, Lotus, Ford, Lincoln, Polestar and Volvo, plus a huge pre-owned inventory they competitively price against hundreds of other dealerships. We talk about:What Tim looks for as a Finance Director - how to get riders a good deal without the typical dealership pressureThe best Galpin options for mountain bikers: F-150 & Ranger for tailgate pads and moto-style hauling, Bronco / Explorer / Subaru Outback & Crosstrek / Mazda CX-50 for hitch rack life, and Transit for full van-life bike garage buildsWhy having Ford, Lincoln, Honda, VW, Mazda, Subaru, Volvo, Jaguar, Lotus and Aston Martin all under one family matters - you can compare truck vs SUV vs efficient daily driver in one place How Galpin thinks about racks, towing, interior bike storage, and real rider use - not just spec sheetsTips for financing your adventure rig the smart wayIf you're daily driving to Greer, SkyPark, or shuttling up to Mammoth, this one's for you. Galpin has been doing this since post-war car culture started in SoCal, and they get the active lifestyle.Check their inventory at galpin.com

Does commuter rail still describe what the service is becoming in many cities?Across the industry, the traditional model of carrying workers downtown in the morning and home again in the evening is evolving. At Metra in Chicago, that change is showing up in a fascinating way: total ridership remains below 2019 levels, but CEO and Executive Director Jim Derwinski says Metra now serves more unique passengers than it did before the pandemic.People are still riding. They're just riding differently.This week on Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort takes the show aboard a Metra train in Chicago to explore another chapter in the continuing evolution of commuter rail—and what happens when a system built around the commute starts serving a much broader range of trips.Metra is responding by spreading service more evenly throughout the day, improving connections between lines and attracting more discretionary and weekend riders. Jim calls the strategy regional rail, part of a broader shift away from designing service almost entirely around traditional rush hours.But changing commuter rail in Chicago comes with some extraordinary operational challenges.Metra operates 11 lines and roughly 700 revenue trains a day at the center of the nation's rail network. Its trains interact with six Class I freight railroads and Amtrak, meaning more frequency and better connections also require navigating one of the most complicated rail environments in the country.Jim and Paul also look at the next chapter for the wider Chicago transit network through the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). Metra, Chicago Transit Authority and Pace are moving toward greater regional coordination, with opportunities for integrated fares, fare capping, better multimodal connections and service that makes transferring between systems easier for passengers.Parts of Chicago's rail network still rely on air-powered switching technology dating to the 1930s. At the same time, Metra is preparing to test battery-powered trains and introduce a new generation of smart railcars—putting nearly a century of rail technology side by side on the same system.Jim also shares his own Metra story, from joining the agency as an electrician after serving in the Navy and working in freight rail to eventually becoming its CEO.In this episode:- Why the term "commuter rail" may no longer tell the whole story- How changing travel patterns are reshaping when and why people ride Metra- Why Metra has more unique passengers even as total trips remain below 2019 levels- What the shift toward regional rail looks like in practice- How Metra operates 700 daily trains in the center of America's freight rail network- Why frequency and better connections are critical to attracting new trips- How Metra, CTA and Pace could become a more integrated regional network00:00 Welcome to Transit Unplugged00:20 Meet Metra CEO Jim01:19 Riding the Train Live01:25 Metra Network Overview01:52 Sharing Tracks With Freight02:49 Chicago Rail Spiderweb03:07 Class One Railroads Explained03:21 Amtrak and Metra Yards03:41 Metra Origins and Subsidies04:02 Chicago Dispatching Challenges04:50 A2 Tower Time Capsule05:21 Union Station and Terminals05:58 Ridership Today and Peaks06:17 Post Pandemic Rider Shift06:37 Regional Rail Scheduling08:08 How Far Metra Reaches08:40 Transit Unplugged Promo Break09:13 NITA and System Integration09:50 Universal Fares and Capping10:21 Farebox Recovery and Funding11:35 Building Hubs and Frequency13:05 Commuter Rail Coalition View15:07 Jim Derwinski Career Story15:53 Future Expansion and New Tech17:08 Battery Trains and Smart Cars18:45 PTC and Operations Changes19:38 Old Towers to Remote Control20:27 NITA Timeline and Next Steps22:13 Wrap Up and CreditsCreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesEditor: Patrick EmileAssociate Producer and Thumbnail Photo: Cyndi RaskinBrand Design: Tina OlagundoyeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.comDisclaimer: 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.

For this special mini-edition of SGV Connect, Chris met up with Southern California News Group reporter Beau Yarbrough to dig in on the nuance surrounding the city of Montclair's lawsuit against the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. The city had long been expecting to one day build the eastern terminus of the Metro A Line, until last Fall, when the SBCTA's board voted to cut its $37 million in funding from the project. Yarbrough shared how the city has shaped its economic development plans around the A Line, and went into detail on why the SBCTA board ultimately - but divisively - lost faith in the project. He expanded on what Montclair's lawsuit is based on, and how the SBCTA has planned to reallocate the funds previously meant for the light rail project.  Does this suit have a chance in court? Yarbrough weighed in on that, too. To read his article from the Daily Bulletin for free, click this link. The free link expires on 10/23/2026. A lightly-edited transcript can be found below the ad text. Streetsblog's San Gabriel Valley coverage is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the A Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. "Foothill Transit. Going Good Places."Sign-up for our SGV Connect Newsletter, coming to your inbox on Fridays!   Chris Greenspon: We're here with Southern California News Group's Beau Yarbrough. You've read his work in the Daily Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. We're chatting with him today about the City of Montclair's lawsuit against the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. The city had long been expecting to one day build the eastern terminus of the Metro A Line, until last fall, when the SBCTA board voted to cut $37 million in funding from the project. That's why we're here at the Montclair Transit Center. Beau, thanks for joining us. Beau Yarbrough: Of course. Chris: So, as you look out around you at the transit center, and being familiar with the surroundings of the general area, what do you see here that reflects Montclair's hopes for the A Line? Beau: Just south of this transit center, if you hop that wall over there, you're going to see a bunch of homes that are pretty nice and expensive. I stopped by there earlier. There was somebody washing their BMW in their garage. Montclair is right across the LA County line in San Bernardino County, and since LA County has not figured out its housing situation and likely won't for a very long time, you constantly have this flow of people moving into San Bernardino County, hoping to still work and be part of LA life. Montclair, as opposed to Claremont, right across the border, is an extremely poor city, with high rates of poverty and much lower-than-average income for the state. They had been counting on this transit center for decades to be one of their economic drivers, bringing in more tax revenue and more development. So they built this transit center with the idea that on all sides of it there would be housing, retail and things like that. Their concern now is that this will be less attractive to commuters going forward, which means a lot of those developers, some of whom are very mad at the city now, may go somewhere else and not build in the city or bring in the tax revenue they're hoping for. Chris: So why did SBCTA pull the plug, then? It sounds like there was a lot riding on this. Beau: Well, SBCTA is made up of representatives from every single city in San Bernardino County, so they have a lot of competing interests. The money that goes here could also be used to build more freeway expansions, other rail lines or bus lines in the county, and things like that. There are lots of competing interests. The board said at the time, back in September when they made the cut, that they didn't feel like they had enough input into the project. They basically had to do whatever LA Metro told them was going to happen, and they didn't like that. You've got a bunch of mayors and other city council members, and that's not the mode they move in. They were concerned that the money could be better spent elsewhere. Since that decision, they have actually put some more money in. They're going to be bringing in more frequent rail service on existing rail lines, but not running the light rail out here. Chris: So, more frequent Metrolink trains, like we're staring at right now? Beau: Yeah. They're going to be increasing the frequency of the San Bernardino Line between the Rancho Cucamonga station and the A Line. They're going to be connecting over to pick up the train here in Montclair, get over to the A Line, transfer over there, and ride the A Line. So it's sort of a compromise situation. Chris: Oh, to the Pomona station. Beau: Yes. Yes. Sorry, yeah. Chris: Okay. So I looked at the cost-benefit numbers you included in your piece, and in 10 years it would suggestively cost $53 million and bring in $186 million in economic activity. Over 20 years, that would cost $106 million and bring in $372 million. So is that just too long to wait? Beau: Yeah, no. I mean, I think if you're Montclair, it's definitely worth it. But if you are a city elsewhere in San Bernardino County, it may not be on your radar. If you're up in Barstow, you're not worried about this rail line. The rail line you care about is the one going to Vegas. So from their standpoint, there are other priorities. You have to get, I think, a 29-member board, and you have to get 15 of them on board. That's a tough task. And the vote against it wasn't unanimous by any means. It was 15 to 11 that day. Chris: So now what about Montclair? What's the basis of its lawsuit? What is the city actually suing for? Beau: They're saying they have several grounds for suing. First off, this has been a long-term commitment, and there are some contracts they feel like have been violated. There was a ballot measure where the revenue was specifically meant to go to this project, and now that revenue is not going there. They're saying that's a violation of the law. The makeup of Montclair is largely Hispanic and largely poor, and they're also saying there's a discriminatory aspect to this. Chris: But doesn't the makeup of Montclair look a lot like the makeup of most of San Bernardino County? Beau: Not really. I know that's an LA County perspective on things, but no. Montclair is poorer and browner than a lot of the county as well. It's also worth noting that San Bernardino County is, of course, the largest county in the country. When you look at national maps, Trinity County looks like an error in the corner compared to San Bernardino County. Transit in San Bernardino County is a really challenging thing because you have to go a very long distance, much of which, especially once you get away from the urban core where we are right now, is spread out and not very densely populated. So it's very expensive to run rail lines out there, or bus lines or other transit lines. Chris: So does this lawsuit seem like it actually has legs? Could SBCTA be made to fund the A Line, or is this a shakedown at best? Beau: Honestly, it's hard to tell. It could simply be that they are registering their displeasure in the most serious way possible. It could also be that they think there's a chance that there are going to be some changes. I mean, they are citing state legislation. They're saying that this decision is in conflict with local ballot measures. That may be enough to convince a judge, but, you know, who knows? Chris: And what's been your sense of Inland Empire residents' response since this was defunded a year ago? Beau: It's always interesting to me when we do transportation stories, and you know this better than I do. People are really engaged with this issue. This was one of our most popular stories when we published it, and people are really interested in it. I heard from a lot of readers, including people who were not Montclair residents and were not likely to ever ride the A Line, but they had thoughts about it, whether it was fair or not. Chris: Beau Yarbrough, reporter for Southern California News Group. Are you particularly attached to one newspaper or the other there? Beau: I'm with the Inland Empire papers mostly. That's the San Bernardino Sun, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, the Riverside Press-Enterprise and the Redlands Daily Facts. Chris: That's where you can read his coverage. Thank you for appearing with us on SGV Connect. Beau: Happy to be here.

This is the noon All Local for Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The Bay Area's transit agencies are in desperate need of funding and cutting services could spell trouble for drivers For more, KCBS STEVE SCOTT spoke with KCBS Insider PHIL MATIER.

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Transportation architect Kevin Peterson, with planning experience across more than 50 cities on four continents, argues that light rail transit would need to serve 20% of Columbia River cross-river trips, requiring $25 to $45 billion or more over roughly five decades, while LRT's full buildout could take five decades and $25 to $45 billion or more. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-i-5-transportation-infrastructure-across-the-columbia-river/ #I5Bridge #ColumbiaRiver #BusRapidTransit #LightRail #TransitPlanning #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #Portland #Transportation #Opinion

There's an email in your drafts with a number in it. This week it gets sent. This is your CEO Brief for the week of 21 to 27 September 2026, week four of Chapter 9, The Audit. It's called The Ask, because everything you've worked out over the last fortnight only pays you once you've said it out loud to the person it affects. Monday you write it. Thursday you send it. Then you leave it alone until the Monday after, and I'll tell you exactly why. In this episode: Why Saturday's Full Moon is for reading what came back, not for sending, whatever the rest of your feed says that morning The one-sentence ask: what changes, how much, and from when, and the words to cross out before you send it What a client changed to cut her live delivery by 90% without her income going backwards Why any ask with a price in it wants to go out this week, before Venus turns retrograde on 3 October Where the "yes" that isn't a yes turns up on Friday, and the one line that settles it in writing A 48-hour hold on everything the Full Moon makes you want to do at the weekend Every day's job, what it's good for, and what to leave alone, including the ordinary admin, calls and invoices Who it's for: service business owners with a full diary and a business that costs more to run than it should, who'd like their week planned before it starts. The week at a glance: Monday, write the ask Tuesday, build what they'll click on Wednesday, finish it and schedule it Thursday, it goes Friday, hold your ground Weekend, read what came back and decide nothing Monday the 28th, decide. Mentioned in this episode:

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.What to know about the Trump administration's new "public charge" rule, which will make it more difficult for immigrants applying for visas and green cards if they have used public benefits like SNAP or Medicaid (First) | The Mamdani administration's new Vision Zero plan (Starts at 24:25) | Are you tired of having to download so many apps? (Starts at 48:55)If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transit Culture and Postcolonial Trauma (Academic Studies Press, 2026) explores transitional post-Soviet cultural consciousness in Ukraine at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The main themes in the book are postcolonial traumas in relation to past empires and old historiographical narratives; post-totalitarian consciousness, which is characterized by sociocultural ruptures, postcolonial resentment, and intergenerational crises; and post-memory as a means of overcoming historical and familial traumas. Against the backdrop of the Chornobyl catastrophe, the book examines the meeting of different generations and views the clown Verka Serduchka as a mediator between the transition from the Soviet to the post-Soviet world. The book focuses on three significant Ukrainian novels written between the two Maidans: The Museum of Abandoned Secrets by Oksana Zabuzhko (2009), Voroshilovgrad by Serhiy Zhadan (2010), and Notes of a Ukrainian Madman by Lina Kostenko (2010). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transit Culture and Postcolonial Trauma (Academic Studies Press, 2026) explores transitional post-Soviet cultural consciousness in Ukraine at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The main themes in the book are postcolonial traumas in relation to past empires and old historiographical narratives; post-totalitarian consciousness, which is characterized by sociocultural ruptures, postcolonial resentment, and intergenerational crises; and post-memory as a means of overcoming historical and familial traumas. Against the backdrop of the Chornobyl catastrophe, the book examines the meeting of different generations and views the clown Verka Serduchka as a mediator between the transition from the Soviet to the post-Soviet world. The book focuses on three significant Ukrainian novels written between the two Maidans: The Museum of Abandoned Secrets by Oksana Zabuzhko (2009), Voroshilovgrad by Serhiy Zhadan (2010), and Notes of a Ukrainian Madman by Lina Kostenko (2010). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The podcast edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement marks the end of one week and the beginning of the next, and serves as a way to process and reset. The mission of this newsletter is to bring people stories about local and regional government and the audio version is a good way to hear some of the voices of decision-makers and those who speak up at meetings.Most of you are not listeners of the podcast but this is also a time for you to catch up on some of the stories. The links below go to Information Charlottesville, the archive for most of what goes out in the newsletter.If you learned something from the stories, please share them with other people you think might be interested.In this edition:* Charlottesville is on track to meet a 2021 spending goal for subsidized housing (read the story on C-Ville Weekly)* Lack of administrative capacity slowing Charlottesville's affordable housing progress (read the story)* Albemarle County Supervisors learned in early August that growth area master plans will no longer be updated in favor of “activity centers” and “multimodal transportation planning” (read the story)* The Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Transit Authority in late August took another look at a study intended to determine what route expansions should be selected to seek additional funding (read the story)* Albemarle Supervisors want a say in governance of actual transit decisions (read the story)Charlottesville Community Engagement is a reader-supported publication. 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Transit Culture and Postcolonial Trauma (Academic Studies Press, 2026) explores transitional post-Soviet cultural consciousness in Ukraine at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The main themes in the book are postcolonial traumas in relation to past empires and old historiographical narratives; post-totalitarian consciousness, which is characterized by sociocultural ruptures, postcolonial resentment, and intergenerational crises; and post-memory as a means of overcoming historical and familial traumas. Against the backdrop of the Chornobyl catastrophe, the book examines the meeting of different generations and views the clown Verka Serduchka as a mediator between the transition from the Soviet to the post-Soviet world. The book focuses on three significant Ukrainian novels written between the two Maidans: The Museum of Abandoned Secrets by Oksana Zabuzhko (2009), Voroshilovgrad by Serhiy Zhadan (2010), and Notes of a Ukrainian Madman by Lina Kostenko (2010). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you constipated even though you eat fiber, drink water, take magnesium, and eat cleaner than everyone you know?Have you been handed a diagnosis like slow transit constipation, IBS-C, dyssynergic defecation, or chronic idiopathic constipation - and still don't have a treatment that actually works?Are you bloated, gassy, maybe even pooping every day, but still never feel like you never fully empty?If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!In today's episode, I'm teaching you the 5 Toxin Trap — the five root causes I've been testing and treating in my clinic for the last 8 years — so that you can stop praying you'll poop every day and actually reverse it.Today, I'll be breaking down:Why the constipation subtypes diagnoses aren't helping anyone heal Why fiber fails at least 14% of people with constipation, which is 2.2 million AmericansThe 5 Toxin Trap keeping you stuck with constipation: low stomach acid and bile, electrolytes, pathogens like H. pylori, candida, parasites, SIBO and C. diff, food sensitivities, and poor detoxWhat actually drives gut motility, and how to return yours so you can poop daily without ANY supplements or cramming water down your throatIf you're tired of taking fiber, magnesium, probiotics, or coffee just to go, then this episode is for you! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Constipation Despite Doing Everything 01:36 - Podcast Welcome And Disclaimer 02:46 - Series Setup And Research Links 03:33 - Why Fiber Fails Millions 04:25 - Alison Story And Mission 07:55 - Constipation Labels Dont Help 12:19 - Audio Cut And Key Numbers 13:55 - Introducing Five Toxin Trap 16:50 - Trap One Low Acid And Bile 19:59 - Trap Two Minerals And Metals 23:09 - Trap Three Hidden Pathogens 29:20 - Trap Four Food Sensitivities 30:07 - Trap Five Detox And Fascia 31:55 - Clear Your Constipation Challenge 35:46 - Wrap Up And Call To Action EPISODES MENTIONED:298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO241// Gallbladder Disease Symptoms and How to Naturally Treat Gallstones and Avoid Gallbladder Surgery232// The Salt Episode: Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work

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What if the work you're meant to do isn't something you find—but something you build?In Part II of Transit Unplugged's special Find Your X Factor series, Paul Comfort talks with two transportation leaders whose very different careers reveal how our experiences, abilities, and passions can eventually come together into something bigger.Mike Heidkamp spent his career working his way through nearly every level of public transportation. As a teenager on his own after losing his mother, the 41B bus in Pittsburgh was his lifeline to a job. Years later, he would go from auto mechanic to bus operator, instructor, manager, and ultimately Chief Transportation Officer at what is now Pittsburgh Regional Transit.Mike talks with Paul about realizing that being good at something isn't necessarily the same as finding your purpose—and how his own experiences taught him to build a career around serving people.His leadership philosophy is just as simple: never forget where you came from. Mike explains why frontline employees and passengers remained at the center of his thinking even as he moved into senior leadership, and why gaining a bigger voice also means gaining a responsibility to use it for others.Then, Rudy Salo shares a very different path to finding his X Factor.A municipal bond lawyer with lifelong interests in creativity and public transportation, Rudy realized there were important parts of himself that his day job wasn't exercising. Improv, acting, stand-up comedy, writing and podcasting helped him rediscover that creative side—and eventually helped reshape his professional career.When the transportation work Rudy wanted wasn't coming to him, he didn't quit his job. He started creating opportunities outside of it. Through writing, speaking, podcasting and becoming part of the transportation community, he built a reputation around something he genuinely cared about. Eventually, his passion and his profession began to intersect.Together, the conversations offer two paths toward the same idea: your X Factor can emerge from the experiences that shaped you, but you can also take an active role in creating the opportunities that bring it to life.In this episode:- How public transportation became a lifeline—and eventually a calling—for Mike Heidkamp- Why great leaders never forget what it's like on the front line- The difference between being good at something and finding meaningful work- Why Rudy Salo considers creativity essential to both his happiness and professional success- How interests outside your day job can create new career opportunities- Why you don't necessarily have to quit your job to pursue the work you really want- How to recognize the intersection between your interests, abilities, and purpose00:00 Welcome and X Factor Series00:55 Meet Mike and Rudy02:33 Mike Saved by Transit03:35 41B Bus Lifeline05:50 Mechanic to Purpose07:03 Operator Years Serving Riders08:12 Never Forget Frontline10:12 Management Calling and Union11:31 Leading with Voice18:09 Rudy Creativity Awakens26:20 Punk Rock Lifeline27:08 Scene and Belonging27:57 Politics Through Lyrics28:42 Finding Municipal Finance30:51 Library Moment Click32:48 Creativity in Bond Law35:12 Beyond One Box35:58 Transit Roots and Hustle39:03 Side Projects Create Luck45:56 Final Takeaways and WrapCreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesEditor: Patrick EmileAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinBrand Design: Tina OlagundoyeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.comDisclaimer: 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.

Nick Broyles, Brainerd City Administrator, visits about some grants the city received from the EDA, including a Facade Grant and another Sign Grant. He discussed them and invited listeners to contact BLAEDC if they had questions or wanted to look into ways to receive the dollars. He also discussed the Preliminary Tax Levy and they talked about the new ClimaVision weather radar being installed locally in Brainerd. Broyles then introduced the new Public Services Director, Zac Swarthout, who introduced himself and his role with the city, overseeing four key teams, Transit, Parks, Recreation, and Street/Sewer Maintenance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Public transportation is on the minds of teenagers as potential BART cuts loom and a campaign works to address harassment on transit. 

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Robotaxis have arrived in London. Uber and British autonomous-driving company Wayve have launched the UK's first public autonomous ride-hailing service, using specially equipped all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E cars. You can now request an UberX, Uber Electric or Uber Comfort and, if fate is feeling futuristic, a self-driving car may turn up instead.There is, however, one small detail.There is still a driver.For now, each of London's first robotaxis carries a qualified human safety driver behind the wheel. The initial fleet is tiny, around 15 cars, and passengers can refuse the autonomous option if they would rather be driven by a person with all the usual British motoring qualifications, including muttering at cyclists and becoming unexpectedly theological at roundabouts.Then BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman tried one.Most of the journey apparently went perfectly well. And then, near the end, a van door suddenly opened into the robotaxi's path and the human safety driver intervened.Which is, admittedly, not quite the advertising slogan Silicon Valley was hoping for.Wayve says its autonomous system would itself have reacted safely. That may well be true. But the sight of the human taking control at precisely the moment things became awkward rather neatly illustrates the whole question surrounding robotaxis.Are we actually ready?The argument for autonomous cars is stronger than many people assume. The UK government says drivers contribute to around 88 per cent of reported road collisions, which means removing tiredness, distraction, drink, impatience and simple human stupidity could produce enormous safety benefits.American evidence is encouraging too. UK government analysis cites peer-reviewed research based on 56.7 million fully driverless Waymo miles, showing an 85 per cent reduction in serious-injury crashes compared with human drivers, alongside large reductions in injuries involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.Britain's legal standard is deliberately demanding. Under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, approved self-driving vehicles must eventually perform at least as safely as a careful and competent human driver, not merely the rather more alarming statistical creature known as the average driver.And yet driving is not merely following lanes and recognising traffic lights.It is dealing with delivery vans, roadworks, emergency vehicles, cyclists appearing from nowhere, pedestrians doing something inexplicable and a bloke in a white Transit deciding that the pavement is temporarily a loading bay.That is where the doubts begin.Mark and Pete ask whether self-driving taxis really will make Britain's roads safer, what happens to taxi drivers, who carries the blame when artificial intelligence gets it wrong and whether people will ever trust machines with their lives.Because perhaps the biggest obstacle is not technology.It is us.If a human driver crashes, we call it an accident.If a robotaxi crashes, we call for Parliament.

U2 - Two Hears Beat As One (War) 1983BIG COUNTRY - Tall Ships Go (Steeltown) 1984CHAMELEONS UK - One Flesh (What Does Anything...) 1985ULTRAVOX - Hymn (Singles) 1982THE REPLACEMENTS - Left of the Dial (Tim) 1985R.E.M. - Cuyahoga (Life's Rich Pageant) 1986THE CHURCH - Dropping Names (Remote Luxury) 1984**INTERVIEW w/ writer Lori Majewski**ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN - The Killing Moon (Ocean Rain) 1984THE SNAKE CORPS - Look East for Eden (Flesh on Flesh) 1986THE PARACHUTE MEN - Sometimes in Vain (The Innocents) 1988DUMPTRUCK - Carefree (For the Country) 1987TRANSLATOR - Heaven By a String (s/t) 1985JULIAN COPE - Trampolene (St. Julian) 1987CONCRETE BLONDE - Happy Birthday (Free) 1989THE GO-BETWEENS - I Just Get Caught Out (Tallulah) 1987DREAMS SO REAL - Maybe I'll Go Today (Father's House) 1986THE 77's - Do It For Love (s/t) 1987MICHAEL PENN - This & That (March) 1989GAME THEORY - Rolling With the Moody Girls (Two Steps From the Middle Ages) 1988THE FLESHTONES - Right Side of a Good Thing (Hexbreaker) 1983THE NILS - Young Man in Transit (s/t) 1987THE TRUTH - Playground (Playground) 1985

What happens when the bus can actually beat the car?In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with Melinda Metzger, Executive Director of Pace Suburban Bus, for a conversation recorded at Pace's ADA headquarters in downtown Chicago.Melinda has spent 42 years at Pace, beginning as a summer intern and eventually working her way through planning, operations, procurement, and executive leadership. She takes Paul inside an agency that now serves 274 communities across a six-county region with fixed-route buses, express service, Pulse rapid transit, vanpools, on-demand transportation, and one of the largest paratransit operations in the country.They explore some of Pace's most successful innovations, including traffic signal priority, real-time rider information, Van Go first- and last-mile service, and Bus on Shoulder—an approach that lets Pace buses move around congestion on Chicago-area expressways and has helped drive dramatic ridership growth on participating routes.Melinda also discusses Pace's role in providing regional ADA paratransit, why improving accessibility can make transit better for everyone, and how the agency is approaching the transition from the Regional Transportation Authority to the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority.Finally, Melinda reflects on four decades of change at Pace, the employees and customers who have shaped her career, and the legacy she hopes to leave as the agency expands its facilities and continues its transition toward zero-emission buses.In this episode:- Why frequency, speed, and reliability can bring riders back to transit- How Bus on Shoulder helped transform ridership on Pace routes- What it takes to provide thousands of paratransit trips every day across Chicago and its suburbs- How Pace uses technology to make service more predictable and easier to use- What the creation of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority could mean for regional fares and coordination- How vanpool, Van Go, and on-demand services are solving first- and last-mile challenges- Melinda's journey from summer intern to Executive Director- The investments in facilities, training, and electric buses shaping Pace's next chapter00:00 Welcome to Transit Unplugged00:00 Welcome to Transit Unplugged01:07 Inside Pace ADA HQ01:12 Inside Pace ADA HQ01:25 Paratransit Scale and Partners01:25 Paratransit at Scale02:03 Taxis and Rideshare Partners02:21 42 Years at Pace02:21 42 Years at Pace02:34 From Intern to Leader02:34 From Intern to Leader03:05 RTA Split and Pace Growth03:05 RTA Split and Pace Growth04:06 What Pace Operates Today04:06 What Pace Operates Today04:51 How Pace Fits Chicago Transit04:53 Regional ADA for Chicago05:14 RTA to NITA Transition05:14 RTA to NITA Transition06:07 Embracing Change Culture06:07 Embracing Change Culture07:18 Why the Name Pace07:18 Why the Name Pace07:33 Working with CTA and Metra07:33 Working with CTA and Metra08:58 Customer Focus and More Service08:58 Customer Focus and More Service09:37 Signal Priority and Real Time Tech09:37 Signal Priority and Pulse Tech10:42 Real Time Info for Riders10:56 Rider Tools and Better Signage11:58 Break and Show Promos11:58 Break and Show Promos12:38 Accessibility as a Civil Right12:38 Accessibility as a Civil Right13:40 Dial a Ride and On Demand Options13:40 Dial a Ride and On Demand15:52 Bus on Shoulder Success15:52 Bus on Shoulder and Innovation17:26 Vanpool and Van Go Programs19:05 Transit App Integration20:05 Legacy Facilities and Electrification20:05 Legacy and What's Next22:20 Facilities Training and EV Future24:11 Final Thanks and Sign OffCreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesEditor: Patrick EmileAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinBrand Design: Tina OlagundoyeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesCamera: Jaime CuadraSecond Camera: Sophie CuadraTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.comDisclaimer: 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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From a U.S. perspective, a city about the size of Tucson shouldn't be able to pull off a dream transit system, but Dresden does. We set out to explore all public transit available in Dresden, starting at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and hopping straight into a tram network that's frequent, citywide, and refreshingly simple. No “signature station” theatrics, no mystery routes, just service that shows up often enough that the city feels effortless without a car. From the rebuilt historic center and the transportation museum, we ride out to the Grand Garden and stumble into one of the most legit miniature park railways we've ever seen. Then we shift into a bus transfer to the Elbe, a hillside ride on the Schwebebahn hanging monorail, and a funicular that slips through tunnels before dropping us back into the tram grid. We even squeeze in a tiny ferry crossing that runs like real transit, not a tourist gimmick. To round it out, we test bike share along the river paths and finally give Dresden's S-Bahn its turn, including how it connects to the airport and beyond the city. Along the way, we talk about what US cities could learn from Germany's approach to frequency, basic-but-good stations, and building useful right-of-way without turning every detail into a budget crisis. If you enjoy practical transit talk and car-free travel stories, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

The English language is tricky. Take the word “vision” for example. By one definition, vision is the ability of the eye to see what it’s looking at. The other definition of vision is about imagination: the ability to conjure up a picture of something beyond everyday reality. In other words, vision is either seeing what’s there, or what’s not there. And then there’s the combination of both: where a person can be looking at the same thing you’re looking at, but they see something different. Valen Purvis was just 16 years old when he saw a bus for sale. He bought it. For $2,000. But the vision Valen had wasn’t driving himself to school in his own bus. It was a mobile clothes store. He ripped out the bus’s seats, renovated the interior, installed racks and shelving, and launched Transit Street Wear. Today you can go to Transit’s Instagram account, I Love Transit, find out where the bus is stopping, and go clothes shopping.Normally when we talk about the non-literal meaning of “vision” we’re talking about picturing something that’s going to happen in the future. Marcus Brown’s visions are different – they’re a combination of the present and the past. When you walk down Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, or Wall Street in New York, you see a street.If you use an augmented realty app on your phone or other device, and you point it at a QR code, you’ll see what Marcus Brown sees. Marcus is an artist. In a series of works in a collection called “Slavery Trails” he’s created augmented reality pieces in which enslaved people appear on your device as real people. They’re not frozen in a historical setting like a painting or a photo. They appear to be real 3-D people standing right in front of you. They have the appearance and demeanor of slaves in the 1700’s, but they’re on the same modern street you’re on right now, with pedestrians, cars, and the rest of the current world going on around them. It’s an incredibly moving and effective commentary - and I should add that it’s only one strand of Marcus’s art works which are in galleries and exhibitions across the country and around the world. The act of putting two things together that have never been thought of as connected is sometimes called “creativity.”Other times it’s called “genius.” Probably the most impactful example would be the combination of a phone and a camera. Today you can barely imagine they were ever separate devices, but when the first mobile phone was manufactured with a camera, nobody could have foreseen Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and the whole way of life that simple piece of creativity gave rise to. If we were to meet back here 10 years from now, who knows how many mobile clothes stores there might be, or what the state of augmented reality art will look like. Whether or not Marcus and Valen are ultimately creators of a whole new approach to art and retail and change the world, the fact is they’ve both already made a mark in their respective fields, and that is no small achievement. Out to Lunch was recorded live over lunch at Columns in Uptown New Orleans. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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John Hardie and Edmund Fitton-Brown outline Russia's military assistance to Iran via the Caspian Sea, a highly secure transit route. This collaboration benefits Moscow by raising energy prices and draining US munition stockpiles like Patriot interceptors, giving Russia a freer hand in Ukraine. Russia provides Iran with tactical intelligence, drone components to resist satellite jamming, and has agreed to deliver shoulder-launched air defense missiles. While Ukraine and Israel have attempted long-range strikes against trade vessels and ports to disrupt this flow, interdiction is difficult because the Caspian Sea operates as a protected, non-transparent Russian-Iranian military lake. (10)