Episodes

  • S3E5: Including Your Staff in Technology Transitions

    S3E5: Including Your Staff in Technology Transitions
    Oct 20 2023
    In our final episode of the season, we talk to Kevin Chambers of Full Path Technology about the challenges transit agencies can face in generating buy-in with their staff on new technology investments. A successful tech deployment requires a fully engaged staff, so listen in!
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    50 mins
  • S3E4: AI and Transit

    S3E4: AI and Transit
    Oct 5 2023
    Yes, we're talking about AI - artificial intelligence! This technology could play a variety of roles in transit. In this episode, we talk to Kyle Shannon, lecturer in the Cognitive Science Department and Data Science Institute at UC San Diego, and the Director of Data Science at the Volunteer Transportation Center in New York State. We discuss where AI can play a role in supporting transit agencies, as well as where it's overhyped and its potential pitfalls.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • S3E3: Rural Transit Electrification

    S3E3: Rural Transit Electrification
    Sep 18 2023
    In this episode we talk with Scott Chancey from Josephine County Transit in Grants Pass, Oregon, about the path to electrifying a rural transit fleet in his mountainous region. Scott shares many lessons learned, and what other rural transit managers should consider if they'd like to go electric, too.
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    50 mins
  • S3E2. Bikeshare's Role in Transit Networks

    S3E2. Bikeshare's Role in Transit Networks
    Aug 21 2023
    Erich and Andrew talk to Geoff Coates and Patrick Urbine of Blue Krewe, the nonprofit operator of Blue Bikes Nola. Geoff and Patrick show us how their community-driven, nonprofit model of bikeshare supports economic development and increases the use of transit infrastructure throughout New Orleans.
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    58 mins
  • S3E1. On-Demand Transit in Rural Iowa

    S3E1. On-Demand Transit in Rural Iowa
    Jul 24 2023
    Last year, the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) launched a new on-demand transit service across 7 counties of rural Iowa. This is an exciting development since many rural communities lack on-demand transportation options; instead many people who use transit services in similar communities need to book their trips well in advance. Changes like this are exciting opportunities to make mobility even more accessible to rural residents. Julia Castillo, HIRTA’s Executive Director, and Brooke Ramsey, HIRTA’s Business Manager talk to us about this latest effort among their endless numbers of innovative programs.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Season 3 Trailer

    Season 3 Trailer
    Jun 15 2023
    Season three is coming soon! We're excited to share more transit tech with you this summer
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    1 min
  • S2E8: It Takes Two: Microtransit & Fixed-Route Transit in Wilmington, NC

    S2E8: It Takes Two: Microtransit & Fixed-Route Transit in Wilmington, NC
    Jun 20 2022

    Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority, also known as Wave Transit operates public transportation in Wilmington, North Carolina. They operated 15 fixed-routes, a university shuttle, a downtown trolley and most recently…a microtransit service! RideMICRO, an on-demand service was launched in October 2021 to connect residents of Brunswick, Pender, and New Hanover counties to Wave Transit’s fixed-route service. This zone-based service serves as a first/last mile solution to connect the rural areas around Wilmington to the urban core. Listen in to this episode to hear more about how Wave Transit has connected communities in the Wilmington area!
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    56 mins
  • S2E7: When the Stars Align: Why Microtransit Works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    S2E7: When the Stars Align: Why Microtransit Works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    Mar 21 2022

    Neighborhood Transportation Service is a curb-to-curb van service that provides an affordable transportation option for Cedar Rapids residents when fixed-route service is not available. NTS was established in the 1990’s to ensure that 2nd and 3rd shift workers could have a safe, affordable ride to and from work. Prior to 2021, NTS was using paper based scheduling for their rides, but transitioned to the microtransit platform Via. Their service has seen substantial growth since the implementation of the software, as well as increased coordination with neighboring transit agencies.
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    42 mins