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$Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationThe Importance of PerseveranceGlenn Wiltshire, Deputy Port Director at Port Everglades, and another 2025 State of the Region honoree, talks with Greg about his 18+ year career with the Port. They discuss the changes Glenn's helped usher in both dockside and landside, his optimism about the Airport-Seaport connector project, and the importance of not getting discouraged by setbacks. 2025-05-0622 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationThe Unicorn of Broward's Transportation SystemHave you been on the Water Taxi? If not, Greg's discussion with Bill Walker, CEO & Principal of Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi, may tempt you to try it. Listen in to learn about Bill's journey to South Florida, what it takes to be a Water Taxi captain, how their services are expanding, and how they are working with other non-traditional transportation providers. Bill is an honoree at this year's State of the Region event. 2025-04-1024 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationWhat is the Broward Workshop?In this episode, Kareen Boutros, Executive Director of the Broward Workshop explains how the organization was created and its goal of making Broward a better place. On the transportation side, the Workshop is focused on the establishment of a seamless regional system, including the new commuter rail on the FEC tracks. Greg and Kareen discuss the history of Broward's transportation sales tax, the prospect of an inland port, and the Workshop's involvement in resolving the New River crossing. Kareen is one of the honorees at this year's State of the Region event. 2025-03-1217 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationOne of Broward's Economic Engines: Port EvergladesIn this episode, Greg sits down with Dr. Natacha Yacinthe, Seaport Planning Manager for Port Everglades. As she recounts her international career journey, the conversation provides information about the port and insights about the diverse jobs opportunities it offers. They also touch on current projects underway, including the bypass road, the Airport-Seaport Connector, and providing shore power for cruise ships. Tune in for an engaging and informative voyage through Port Everglades. 2025-02-1216 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationIt is All About BalanceGreg is joined by Bob Ledoux, Senior Vice President of the Florida East Coast Railway. They discuss the need for balance on the railroad, from accomodating both passenger and freight services to the number of roadway crossings. After focusing on safety, they talk about the future of the industry, including the skills required and how to recruit local talent. 2025-01-1022 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationThe Future of TransportationThis special episode is a recap of the July 30, 2024, Townhall event hosted by the MPO to discuss the future of transportation as represented by the Route to 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The panelists include Monica Cepero, Broward County Administrator, Steve Braun, FDOT District Four Secretary Four, and Yvette Colburn, City of Miramar Commissioner and Broward MPO Chair. In a discussion moderated by Joe Yesbeck, Senior Vice President with TY Lin, the panelists discuss their plans for the future, how they collaborate with the MPO and each other to implement them, and answer questions from the public. 2024-12-1147 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationAccessing Healthcare: A partnership with transportationIn this episode, Greg is joined by Matthew Muhart, the previous Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Memorial Healthcare System. Matthew shares his journey growing up in Miami to transitioning his career from private-sector accounting to healthcare in Broward County. They discuss the intersection of healthcare and transportation, focusing on improving access to health facilities for both patients and employees. 2024-11-1319 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationA Passion for RailIn this episode, Greg speaks with David Dech, Executive Director of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA). David takes us through his journey from his early days as a brakeman for CSX to his current role leading SFRTA. Together, they explore the evolution of transit, discussing the history of Tri-Rail, the impact of new funding, and exciting future transit systems improvements. 2024-10-1029 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationManaging the Demand-side of TransportationIn this episode, Greg catches up with Robyn Chiarelli, Executive Director of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association. Robyn shares how she transitioned from biology to one of Broward's transportation leaders. Together, they discuss the evolution of Fort Lauderdale's transit circulator, the creation of Commute Broward, and how transportation demand management strategies improve air quality and reduce transportation infrastructure costs.2024-09-1019 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationManhattan of the South: The Future of South Florida's EconomyIn this episode, Greg talks with Senator George LeMieux, Chairman of the Board with Gunster and a former United States Senator for Florida. Senator LeMieux talks about his childhood in Coral Springs, generational differences, Florida's growth and development, and the future influencers of South Florida's economy. Check out the Senator's books, "Florida Made" and "Florida Heritage Kids".2024-08-1220 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationTo Boldly Go: Embracing ChangeIn this episode, Greg reminisces with Dodie Keith-Lazowick, a second-generation South Floridian, and Chairperson of KEITH, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm. They discuss the importance of landscaping in the urban environment, the cultural diversity of South Florida, the need to advance smart technologies for managing traffic congestion, and the myriad lifestyle opportunities offered in Broward,. Ms. Keith-Lazowick shares her philosophy, which is to be bold and don't fear change.2024-07-1020 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationBridging the Gaps: From the Dixie Flyover to 10th StreetIn this episode, Greg talks with City of Deerfield Beach Mayor Bill Ganz. Mayor Ganz shares his career path as a city leader and highlights significant projects like the Dixie Highway Flyover Bridge and the Sawgrass Expressway connector. Tune in to learn the challenges and successes of upgrading infrastructure in Broward County. 2024-06-1017 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationA Virginia Gentleman in South Florida: A Legacy of LeadershipJoin Greg as he talks with Dr. George Hanbury, President and CEO of Nova Southeastern University as they review Dr. Hanbury's career in South Florida. From revitalizing cities and visionary projects, they explore the intersection of leadership, history, and infrastructure in shaping Broward County.2024-05-1018 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationLofty Visions: Kickstarting Fort Lauderdale’s RenaissanceIn this episode Greg talks with Alan Hooper, a Fort Lauderdale native, co-founder of Urban Street Development and The Restaurant People, and recipient of the MPO's 2024 Visionary Award. Alan has worked on transformative projects like the Avenue Lofts, Himmarshee, and Flagler Village, that played key roles in reshaping Fort Lauderdale. Throughout their conversation, they touch on the importance of transportation to the community and offer a glimpse of Fort Lauderdale's future.2024-04-1028 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationCargo and Cranes: The Shifting Landscape of Port EvergladesIn this episode, Greg talks with Lori Baer, Executive Director of the Port Everglades Association. The Association serves as a bridge between public and private interests to facilitate the port’s growth. Lori and Greg discuss the role the port has played in Broward’s growth and development and its vital connections to our local economy. 2024-03-1220 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationFlightpath Forward: Shaping Fort Lauderdale Executive AirportIn this episode, Greg talks with Rufus James, Airport Director at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. They discuss the changes in the airport over the last 25 years, and its role in the economy and the community. Rufus shares plans for the airport's future and how he's working to reconnect youth with careers in aviation.2024-02-1222 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationWhat Drives Her: Finding SolutionsIn this episode, Representative Christine Hunschofsky joins Greg to review her journey from her roots in Boston, MA, to her current role as State Representative for District 95. Representative Hunschofsky shares her perspectives on everyday challenges like navigating roundabouts and parallel parking, public service, and finding common ground. Together, they remember former County Commissioner and State Representative Kristin Jacobs and reflect on how she influenced Representative Hunschofsky’s career.2024-01-1121 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationCollaboration and the Athenian OathIn this episode, Greg talks with Broward County Administrator Monica Cepero about her passion for public service and her approach to leadership, which includes collaboration and the Athenian Oath. The Athenian Oath is the principle of leaving your community better than you found it. 2023-12-1416 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationCollaboration and the Athenian OathIn this episode, Greg talks with Broward County Administrator Monica Cepero about her passion for public service and her approach to leadership, which includes collaboration and the Athenian Oath. The Athenian Oath is the principle of leaving your community better than you found it. 2023-12-1216 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationWhat shapes our cities? The buildings or the transportation?Join Greg for a discussion with Anthony J. Abbate, AIA, LEED AP, Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s School of Architecture, and longtime friend of the Broward MPO. In this episode, Greg and Professor Abbate discuss the factors that create a city’s identity, how urban spaces can be redesigned for today’s needs, and the important role transportation plays in creating a sustainable urban environment. 2023-11-1321 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationWhat Makes FLL Great? It's not the planes, it's the people.In this episode, Greg talks with Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation for Broward County, about the County’s airports. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has big plans for the next 10 years to handle its expected growth. Listen in to learn more about how the airport supports the economy of our region. 2023-10-1221 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationBroward's Evolving Transit System: From the Bee to PREMOJoin us for a brief history of Broward's bus service (the Bee) and Greg's discussion of the near-term transit system with Broward County's Transportation Director, Coree Cuff Lonergan. Learn more about the PREMO (PREmium MObility) plan and the new transit services it will offer in the next 5 to 15 years. 2023-09-1213 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationSmarter Streets. Better Broward.As we celebrate our 12th episode, and our first full year of Let’s Talk Transportation, we have an extended episode that is a recap of a panel discussion we had in May 2023 about new and emerging technologies in transportation. The MPO’s Amanda Christon moderates this panel discussion that includes Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr, Candace Gomez-Cluck from Michelin, Scott Brunner from Broward County Traffic, and Jonathan Overton from the Florida Department of Transportation. Listen in to learn what’s happening locally and around the world to improve safety, congestion, and the environmental impacts of how we move people...2023-08-1152 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationAffordability, Accessibility, and Resiliency in BrowardIn this episode, Greg talks with Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr, who represents District 6, which includes parts of Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Pembroke Park and West Park. In addition to talking about affordable housing challenges, opportunities to address access through the transportation sales tax, and what the County is doing to address the impacts of climate change and sea level rise, Greg asks the Commissioner how he got his name.2023-07-1218 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationLeading in Lauderdale LakesJoin us for a discussion with Beverly and Levoyd Williams as they revisit their years of service to the City of Lauderdale Lakes and the broader Broward region. In this episode, they talk with Greg about the importance of being involved with the community, having a seat at the table, how they helped reshape the transportation environment in Lauderdale Lakes, and their vision for the future. 2023-06-1320 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationA History of InnovationJoin us for a discussion with Patricia Zeiler, Executive Director, History Fort Lauderdale, as we navigate the early days of transportation in Fort Lauderdale. During this conversation, Greg and Patricia review how Mary Brickell, Julia Tuttle, Henry Flagler, and World War II changed travel and land use in Broward. 2023-05-1234 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationBroward's Transportation EvolutionHave you ever wondered why Tri-Rail ended up where it is? Learn the answer in this episode with our guest Joe Yesbeck, P.E., Senior Vice President with TYLin. Joe has spent his life and career in South Florida and worked on some of the major transportation projects of that have shaped and reshaped our mobility landscape. 2023-04-1320 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationMeet "The Instigators"In this episode, we talk with Jenni Morejon, CEO & President of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Jenni talks about the DDA's role in shaping Fort Lauderdale, recent changes in downtown, and the future. 2023-03-1421 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationThe Long GameTransportation is vital for business in Broward, yet it often involves complex, long-term improvements to keep things moving. How do we build and sustain momentum to see those things through? In this episode, Randall Vitale, Co-Chair of the Transportation Committee for the Broward Workshop, a non-profit business organization, sheds some light on what it takes, with lessons learned from the County transportation sales tax and more.2023-02-1528 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationThe ABCs of Hollywood: Adaptation, Bikes and CommutingIn this episode, Greg talks with City of Hollywood Vice Mayor Caryl Shuham about bikes, commuting options in the city, and how the city is working to address issues created by climate change. 2023-01-1526 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationThe Past, Present, and Future of BrowardJoin us for a discussion with George Platt, a long-time resident and community leader in Broward. In this episode, Greg and George talk about the history of transportation and land use in Broward, review current issues, and share their thoughts for future opportunities. 2022-12-1533 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationClosing the GapFor years, the Sawgrass Expressway has been missing a segment to connect it from Florida’s Turnpike to I-95. This link is more than just a road; it’s a key piece of Broward’s regional community and economic vision. Gail Bulfin, Senior Vice President of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, a regional economic development organization, and Mayor Michael Udine of Broward County talk to us about community engagement that got the project moving again and what will be needed for future phases and other key regional transportation projects in Broward.2022-11-1518 min

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog PodcastEpisode 402: Broward County TransportationThis week we’re joined by Broward MPO Executive Director Greg Stuart to talk about the history of Broward County, it's connections to the rest of South Florida, the historic MAPS transportation plan, and how they are dealing with potential sea level rise and impacts of the pandemic. This episode was produced in partnership with Railvolution! ~~~ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at...2022-09-2956 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationFort Lauderdale: A City in MotionJoin us for a discussion with City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis. In this episode, we talk about the city's growth and infrastructure plans, including the City's desire for a tunnel under the New River as part of the next commuter rail project, and the need for smart traffic signals. 2022-09-0921 min

The Mpact Podcast (Formerly Railvolution)

The Mpact Podcast (Formerly Railvolution)Episode 58: The Evolution of Broward CountyThis month on the Rail~Volution podcast, Broward MPO Executive Director Greg Stuart joins the show to talk about the history of Broward County, it's connections to the rest of South Florida, the historic MAPS transportation plan, and how they are dealing with potential sea level rise and impacts of the pandemic.2022-08-1855 min

Dreams By Any Means Motivation Station

Dreams By Any Means Motivation StationRunning for Mayor! W/ Mike GelinVice Mayor Gelin represents the City of Tamarac's District 2. He is currently running for Mayor of Tamarac in the 2022 Election. He understands the importance of serving the community and has volunteered in a variety of capacities. Mike has represented Tamarac on the Community Involvement Roundtable of the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), served on the City's Insurance Advisory Board, and graduated in the 2009 Class of Tamarac University. He is a past member of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, Florida’s premier non-partisan political and public affairs organization. In 2014, he was selected as a Fellow for the inaugural class of...2022-08-0426 min $Broward MPO\'s Let\'s Talk Transportation$ Broward MPO's Let's Talk TransportationWho is the MPO?What is a Metropolitan Planning Organization? Join Dick Blattner, former City of Hollywood Commissioner, and Sheila Rose, Deputy City Manager of Coconut Creek, as we discuss what the MPO is, how the Broward MPO has evolved since its inception in the 1970s, and how it has helped their communities achieve their distinct visions 2022-06-2132 min

Junior Achievement of South Florida Recipe for Success

Junior Achievement of South Florida Recipe for SuccessRecipe for Success with Guest Michael Goodman, Goodman Public RelationsJust as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe For Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful – personally and professionally. Let's get cooking! Michael Goodman, Founder of Goodman Public Relations, brings an integrated marketing approach to every project. Securing domestic and international publicity, creating consumer promotional campaigns, implementing special events and developing cooperative advertising and partnership marketing opportunities, Goodman strategically launches award winning public relations/marketing cam...2021-01-0836 min