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Rio ÔnibusRio ÔnibusUITP 2025O UITP Global Public Transport Summit é um dos maiores encontros globais da mobilidade e neste ano reuniu mais de 10 mil participantes de 110 países para debater o futuro do transporte público. E, é claro, que a Semove e o Rio Ônibus marcaram presença neste debate internacional e ainda voltaram com prêmio para casa! Para contar como foi essa experiência, recebemos Richele Cabral, diretora de Mobilidade Urbana da Semove, e Paula Leopoldino, Gerente de Mobilidade Urbana do Rio Ônibus.2025-07-1546 minRewiring the American EdgeRewiring the American EdgeEpisode 7 | Jun 30, 2025 - Automation AcceleratesIn this episode hosts Billy Riggs and Vipul Vyas talk with Dr. Henriette Cornet (Autonomous Vehicles & the City co-director and founder of Urban Innovate) about autonomous vehicles and sustainability, highlighting the importance of innovation in public transport. The discussion covers the differences between the US and Europe in terms of investment and development in autonomous vehicle technology, the role of public infrastructure, and insights from the UITP Summit in Hamburg. Dr. Cornet discusses Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs), and players such as HOLON with Hamberger Hochbahn and MOIA conduting interesting AV experiments in the European marketplace. The...2025-07-0446 minMobility RedefinedMobility RedefinedCEO Roundtable: Integrating Emerging Developments to Overcome Contemporary Challenges Recorded Live @ UITP Summit, Hamburg 2025In this special bonus episode of Mobility Redefined, recorded live at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Hamburg 2025, host Kaan Yildizgöz moderates a roundtable with some of the sector’s most influential leaders. The discussion features Alexandra Reinagl (Wiener Linien, Vienna), Jonida Halili (Deputy Mayor, Tirana), Maria Albuquerque (Carris, Lisbon), and Andy Lord (Transport for London).Whether you're planning future infrastructure, rethinking your bus contract model, or looking to harness technology to improve operations, this episode delivers practical perspectives and proven ideas from cities leading the way.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome2025-06-2641 minMobility RedefinedMobility RedefinedCEO Roundtable: Redefining Sustainability in Mobility Recorded Live @ UITP Summit, Hamburg 2025In this Mobility Redefined bonus episode, recorded live at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Hamburg 2025, four public transport leaders share their experiences in advancing sustainability within their cities. Hosted by Dr Kaan Yildizgöz, the discussion moves beyond environmental concerns to cover funding resilience, workforce transformation, and inclusive mobility.Panellists:Dalene Campbell, Executive Director, City of Cape Town, South AfricaVesa Silfver, Executive Director, HSL Helsinki, FinlandTom Page, General Manager of DLR, Transport for London, UKUlf Middelberg, CEO, LVB, GermanyHost: Dr Kaan Y...2025-06-2539 minHamburg Heute - Nachrichten PodcastHamburg Heute - Nachrichten PodcastBürgerschaftspräsidentin auf Landweg aus Israel zurückgekehrtMoin, "meine Gedanken sind weiterhin bei all den Menschen, die in den Kriegsgebieten ausharren und Schutz  suchen." Das hat Bürgerschaftspräsidentin Carola Veit heute gesagt. Ihr ist die Rückreise aus Israel über Jordanien auf dem Landweg zurück nach Hamburg gelungen. In dieser Folge schildert sie ihre Eindrücke.Was war heute in Hamburg los? Maiken Nielsen und Ole Wackermann werfen im wöchentlichen Wechsel zum Tagesende einen Blick auf die News und das aktuelle Stadtgeschehen. Das sind die Nachrichten heute mit Maiken Nielsen am Dienstag, 17.06.2025+++NAHOST-KONFLIKT: VEIT AUS ISRAEL NACH HAMBURG ZURÜCKGEKEHRT+++Wegen der...2025-06-1711 minLos Debates de Transforma EspañaLos Debates de Transforma EspañaMujeres que transforman España. Ciberseguridad.Nos guste o no, nuestro día a día depende de la Red, de internet, nuestros datos, nuestro trabajo, médicos, compras, gestiones, etcY aunque el avance y del desarrollo sigue en aumento, los fraudes y los ataques en seguridad, están presentes.🧐 ¿Qué puede hacer un ciudadano para protegerse de ciberataques o de intentos de phishing?📈 ¿La IA favorece la ciberdelincuencia? ¿O mejora las habilidades de protección ante el fraude? 💻 ¿Están las empresas españolas bien preparadas ante un ciberataque? ¿Y los organismos públicos?⚙️ ¿Qué medidas mínim...2025-06-0459 minSmart in the City – The BABLE PodcastSmart in the City – The BABLE Podcast#125 UITP Summit: Rethinking Mobility for People, Not CarsIn this first episode of a special UITP series—produced in partnership with the UITP Summit 2025, where BABLE is a media partner—Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), shares insights from his distinguished career in public transport and urban mobility. The conversation explores how shifts in societal expectations and climate concerns have redefined mobility planning, highlighting the importance of inclusive governance, demand-driven solutions, and sustainable innovation. Mezghani discusses the evolution of public transport policy, the impact of digitalisation and electrification, and the need for structured regulatory frameworks. He also champions gender equity in mobi...2025-06-0443 minCidade em MovimentoCidade em MovimentoEpisódio 4 | Frota Sustentável - Maria AlbuquerqueJá pensou no impacto de uma frota sustentável na sua cidade? 🌍 No novo episódio de Cidade em Movimento, Maria Albuquerque, Vice-Presidente da Carris e Chair da BUS Division da UITP, explica como o planeamento urbano, a organização das redes de transporte e as políticas de regeneração podem transformar a mobilidade e o ambiente.🎧 Ouça agora e partilhe a sua opinião sobre o futuro dos transportes sustentáveis! 2025-05-1249 minCidade em MovimentoCidade em MovimentoTeaser - Episódio 4 | Frota Sustentável - Maria AlbuquerqueNo próximo episódio de Cidade em Movimento, falamos com Maria Albuquerque, Vice-Presidente da Carris e Chair da BUS Division da UITP, sobre o impacto de uma frota sustentável no ambiente e na mobilidade urbana.🎧 Fique atento e não perca o episódio completo!2025-05-0900 minNächster HaltNächster HaltNächster Halt meets UITP #2: Transformation im ÖPNVDer ÖPNV steckt in multiplen Transformationen: Digitalisierung, Finanzierung, Nachhaltigkeit, Fachkräftemangel. Ein großes Innovationspotenzial sieht unser Gast Merle Schmidt-Brunn, Vorständin Finanzen und Nachhaltigkeit der Hamburger Hochbahn, dabei auch im Autonomen Fahren. Das ist jedoch mit hohen Investitionen und langen Projekten verbunden. Von der Idee bis zur Fertigstellung vergehen oft viele Jahre. Dafür brauche es, laut Merle Schmidt-Brunn, eine Klarheit und Planungssicherheit im Geschehen von der Politik. Die Branche darf nicht mit Themen, Kosten, Herausforderungen von der Politik allein gelassen werden – wenn die Verkehrswende klappen soll. Und diese Klarheit führt vielleicht dann auch dazu, dass die...2025-04-3019 minStreets and PeopleStreets and PeopleS2E13 P&P Lynette Cheah on Rethinking the Road: How Smarter Transport Can Save Cities & PhD opportunitiesIn this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Wendy hosts Professor Lynette Cheah, a sustainable transport expert from the University of the Sunshine Coast. They discuss Lynette’s research, which includes efficient and sustainable mobility, urban freight transport, and the environmental impact of electric vehicles, as well as current opportunities for PhD students. The conversation also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in transport planning, the challenges and opportunities in making transport systems sustainable and equitable, and the role of community involvement in shaping transport policies. Lynette emphasises the need for practical, real-world applications of...2025-04-2529 mininbold - the Strategy& Middle East podcastinbold - the Strategy& Middle East podcastDriving tomorrow – Rethinking cities through mobilityWhat happens when mobility moves from being a support system to becoming the driving force shaping our cities, economies, and quality of life?In this episode of inbold, Strategy& Principal Ritesh Verma sits down with Thomas Vonier, Architect and Senior Partner at Chesapeake Strategies, and Mark Haddad, Strategy& Partner and Vice Chair of UITP MENA, to unpack the growing convergence between urbanism and mobility.Together, they explore how city leaders, planners, and technologists are reimagining the future – tackling rising urban pressures, integrating sustainable and inclusive transport, and navigating the role of automation, design, and digital sy...2025-04-2431 minMobility RedefinedMobility RedefinedFrom Policy to Innovation: CEO Anna-Theresa Korbutt on HVV’s Role in Shaping MobilityIn Episode 8 of Mobility Redefined, host Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz is joined by Anna-Theresa Korbutt, CEO of Hamburg’s HVV, to explore how innovative leadership is transforming mobility in one of Europe’s most forward-thinking cities. From a uniquely complex governance model managing 28 transport companies to the game-changing Deutschland Ticket, Anna-Theresa reveals the intricacies of delivering seamless transport to millions.Listeners will learn about HVV’s pioneering work with the HVV Switch app and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), which now boasts over half a million users. The episode also dives into Hamburg’s integration of private carpooling, its safety-focused “Safe Travels” c...2025-04-0726 minDijitalHayatTVDijitalHayatTV"Trafik Sorununa Teknolojik Çözümler" | Bölüm52728.03.2025 | Dijital Hayat Bölüm527 - TRT Radyo1 | "Trafik Sorununa Teknolojik Çözümler" Bilal Eren'in hazırlayıp, sunduğu Dijital Hayat programımızda bu hafta; UITP (Uluslararası Toplu Taşıma Birliği) Avrasya Başkanı ve Akademi Kıdemli Danışmanı Feyzullah Gündoğdu ile; - Ulaşım Teknolojilerindeki İmkan ve Olanaklara Rağmen Neden Trafik Sorunu Yaşanıyor? - Trafik Sıkışıklığının Temel Nedenleri? - Trafik Sorunu için Kamera ve Sensör Teknolojileri, Toplu Taşıma, Akıllı Trafik Sistemleri, Paylaşımlı Araç, Mikromobilite gibi Çözümler Neler? - Başarılı Bir Şehir Ulaşım Sistemi için Gereklilikler? - D...2025-03-2816 minDijital HayatDijital Hayat"Trafik Sorununa Teknolojik Çözümler" | Bölüm52728.03.2025 | Dijital Hayat Bölüm527 - TRT Radyo1 | "Trafik Sorununa Teknolojik Çözümler" Bilal Eren'in hazırlayıp, sunduğu Dijital Hayat programımızda bu hafta; UITP (Uluslararası Toplu Taşıma Birliği) Avrasya Başkanı ve Akademi Kıdemli Danışmanı Feyzullah Gündoğdu ile; - Ulaşım Teknolojilerindeki İmkan ve Olanaklara Rağmen Neden Trafik Sorunu Yaşanıyor? - Trafik Sıkışıklığının Temel Nedenleri? - Trafik Sorunu için Kamera ve Sensör Teknolojileri, Toplu Taşıma, Akıllı Trafik Sistemleri, Paylaşımlı Araç, Mikromobilite gibi Çözümler Neler? - Başarılı Bir Şehir Ulaşım Sistemi için Gereklilikler? - D...2025-03-2816 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedMobility Redefined: Exploring Global Transit Trends with Dr. Kaan YildizgözIn this special episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort welcomes Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz, host of Mobility Redefined, the new sister podcast of Transit Unplugged. Dr. Yildizögz, a leading global expert in public transportation and former senior director at UITP, shares his personal journey into transportation, driven by childhood memories in his father's bus workshop, and his academic expertise in ride-hailing and mobility. Paul and Kaan dive into global mobility trends, exploring key issues such as decarbonization of bus fleets, resilience in transit governance and funding, digitalization, and workforce challenges across Europe, Asia, Africa, and...2025-03-1936 minMobility in MotionMobility in MotionA Conversation with Renée Amilcar Nadine Lee, CEO of DART sits down with Renée Amilcar, General Manager of Ottawa’s public transit system, OC Transpo, and the first female president of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), to discuss the future of public transportation, the importance of diversity in leadership, and the mentors who shaped her journey.    Join Nadine and Renée as they share powerful insights on resilience, innovation, and the passion that drives them.   More About Renée Amilcar  UITP  OC Transpo   Follow Renée Amilcar on LinkedIn 2025-03-1917 minDiverse: a SWE podcastDiverse: a SWE podcastEpisode 305: Navigating New Routes: Women Engineers Transforming Public TransportIn this episode of Diverse, host Siddika Demir speaks with Renée Amilcar, the first female president of UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, about her trailblazing career in a male-dominated industry. Renée shares her passion for public transport and discusses the vital role it plays in sustainable urban development. She reflects on the importance of gender parity and diversity within the sector and offers valuable insights on the skills women engineers need to succeed in public transport. From innovative advancements in passenger communication to the critical need for mentorship, Renée emphasizes how being bold and breaking dow...2025-02-2720 minNächster HaltNächster HaltNächster Halt meets UITP #1: Technologien für VeränderungIn Barcelona entstehen Superblocks, Kopenhagen und Utrecht investieren stark in die Fahrradinfrastruktur. Man könnte meinen, dass die Zukunft der Mobilität in Spanien, in den Niederlanden und in Dänemark stattfindet. Doch im Zusammenhang des UITP Summits 2025 wurde jüngst der Report "The future of mobility is in Hamburg" veröffentlicht. Was seit 2021 in Hamburg passiert, ist beeindruckend: Elektrifizierung der Busflotte, Bau der vollautomatisierten U5, autonomer On Demand-Verkehr und vieles mehr. Gebündelt werden die Maßnahmen im sogenannten Hamburg-Takt, an dem die Hamburger Hochbahn AG, die Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein GmbH, die MOIA GmbH und die HADAG Seetour...2025-02-1931 minThe VA TourismPodcastThe VA TourismPodcastCEO of ICCA Senthil Gopinath reflects on 63rd Congress and outlines plans for AfricaIn this conversation, Senthil Gopinath, the CEO of ICCA shares his reflections on the success of the incredible 63rd ICCA Congress, the innovative new model introduced, and the vital role of global leadership in shaping the future of the industry. Senthil Gopinath is the Chief Executive Officer of International Congress and Convention Association ICCA. He has over two decades of experience and expertise in the meetings, association, and leisure industries. He has held a wide spectrum of positions in the meetings industry. Such as the CEO of the Convention Bureau of Sri Lanka, the Vice President of...2024-11-1207 minMobility RedefinedMobility RedefinedDecarbonization, Free Public Transport, and Workforce Dynamics: Insights with UITP's Mohamed MezghaniEpisode Overview:In this episode, Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz interviews Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of UITP, to explore the pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of public transport. They delve into key topics such as decarbonisation, digitalisation, workforce challenges, and how public transport must evolve to meet the needs of modern cities. The conversation highlights UITP’s global work in guiding public transport toward more sustainable, inclusive, and efficient solutions.Host: Dr. Kaan YildizgözGuest: Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General, UITP (International Association of Public Transport)Key Topics Discussed:• ...2024-10-1626 minBehind the CBehind the CEpisode 180 mit Sascha Meyer (CEO, MOIA)Franz Kubbillum im Gespräch mit „Ich habe im Wesentlichen meinen Job nach den Menschen ausgesucht, die dort in der Führung waren.“- Sascha Meyer, CEO von MOIA, Gastdozent (St. Gallen) und Vice Chair der Shared Mobility Division der Internationaler Verband für öffentliches Verkehrswesen (UITP). Er möchte die Zukunft der Mobilität verändern! Moia betreibt eine Flotte von 565 vollelektrischen Kleinbussen zur Personenbeförderung und bietet so einen Mittelweg zwischen Taxi und ÖPNV an. Das Unternehmen ist der größte batterieelektrische Betreiber von einem solchen Fahrdienst in Europa. Meyer spricht im Gespräch mit Franz Kub...2024-08-2631 minPrOTect It AllPrOTect It AllBridging the Security Gap: How HERA Transforms Remote Access in Industrial Environments with Andrew GinterWelcome back to *Protect It All*! In Episode 17, host Aaron Crow is joined by Andrew Ginter, VP of Industrial Security at Waterfall Security Solutions, to dive deep into secure remote access for Operational Technology (OT) systems. They explore the cutting-edge HERA (Hardware Enforced Remote Access) technology, which offers a revolutionary approach to remote control via TPM hardware, unidirectional gateways, and stringent encryption protocols.  This episode covers everything from the critical need for robust security in high-stakes environments like wind farms and manufacturing to the dangers of supply chain vulnerabilities to the broader implications for industries dependent on r...2024-07-2246 minÇa fait débat avec WathiÇa fait débat avec WathiLes défis des transports urbains en AfriqueWathi a organisé en avril dernier une table ronde virtuelle sur le thème des transports dans le contexte d’urbanisation accélérée et du changement climatique. Oui, nous avons organisé cette table ronde en partenariat avec le Club du Sahel et de l’Afrique de l’Ouest de l’OCDE. Le Club a notamment développé Africapolis, un outil d’analyse et de visualisation de données qui permet de cartographier, d’analyser et de comprendre la croissance urbaine en Afrique. La population urbaine africaine double tous les 20 ans depuis 1990. En Afrique de l’Ouest, le taux d’...2024-06-3003 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedPublic Transport Insights and Innovations in the Middle East from UITP MENAIn this special episode we have guest host, and past guest, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz hosting a live CEO roundtable from the Modaxo booth at the UITP MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition. Kaan is joined by:Renée Amilcar: President of UITP & General Manager of OC Transpo, CanadaAbdulla Al Marzouqi: Director General – Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), Abu DhabiMohammed Obaid Al Mulla: Member of the Board of Directors of Roads and Transport Authority & Chair of UITP MENA Division, DubaiKaan and his guests talked about not only public transport in the Middle East post-COVID, but also the exciting fut...2024-04-1524 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedHolly Arnold her path to the top job and managing the largest P3 in the U.S.Holly Arnold has spent her entire career at the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). Starting as a contractor in grants administration then leading capital planning and then Deputy Administrator responsible for engineering before she became Administrator and CEO two years ago. The head of the MTA is a massive job. Not only is she responsible for massive capital projects--like the largest public-private partnership (P3) in the U.S., the Purple Line--she is responsible for transit in the City of Baltimore, supporting all the other transit agencies in the state, commuter bus, commuter rail, subways, and paratransit. Running the MTA is...2024-02-1425 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedWhat's the secret sauce to increasing ridership 27% in one year?When you think of big city transit agencies you think about Boston, New York, Toronto, LA, San Francisco...maybe not Mississauga, Ontario. It might surprise you that this city of one million people supports a transit system with over 500 buses and serves as the essential connector between cities East, West, and North (South is Lake Ontario). Mississauga Transit (or MiWay) helps people in Brampton, Oakville, and Toronto get to jobs and school.But they seem to be doing something right because they've increased ridership 27% over the last year and are at 109% of their 2019 ridership levels (let's stop...2024-02-0726 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#14 William Levassor – How Public Transport Operators steer the future of autonomous vehicle fleetsIn this episode, William Levassor from beti, a French public transport operator (PTO) specialized in low-density areas, shares insights about their mission to combat mobility white zones through innovative mobility solutions. William talks to us about the pivotal role operators play in bridging the gap between AV technology providers and their clients – the territories – making sure to provide inclusive solutions. We dive into the challenges and opportunities in operating autonomous shuttles with the need for hypervision that covers the numerous roles of the operators from service and passengers’ management, field events management and support for driving. We clarify the termin...2023-12-201h 02Transit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedInnovation, Accessibility, and Attracting New Riders--UITP CEO Roundtable Part 2This week we bring you our final segment from the UTIP Global Summit held earlier this summer in Barcelona. In this dynamic CEO Roundtable recorded live at the summit, we hear from Dorval Carter, President of the Chicago Transit Authority, Paul Skoutelas, President and CEO of APTA, Carla Purcell, CEO of Yarra Trams, and Jeremy Yap, Deputy Chief Executive of LTA Singapore.This panel continues the discussions started in the first CEO Roundtable with a focus on innovation across the industry, how places like Singapore are focusing on making public transport accessible for everyone, and how agencies...2023-08-0250 minIntelligent Transport PodcastIntelligent Transport PodcastIntelligent Transport Podcast Episode 22 – Mohamed Mezghani, UITP Intelligent Transport Podcast · Intelligent Transport Podcast Episode 22 – Mohamed Mezghani, UITP Beginning the conversation for this episode, Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), provides valuable insight into the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2023, delving into the diverse range of topics covered during the event, including the resilience of public transport systems, addressing critical labour shortages and the industry’s commitment to decarbonising operations and reducing emissions. Mohamed also emphasises the significance of public transport as an essential driver of economic growth and job creation, especially in urban centres. Then, we consi...2023-08-0246 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedCreating new funding models, the challenge of the EV transition, and stop negative self-talkWe have a jam-packed episode for you this week. We lead off with David S. Kim, formerly the Secretary of Transportation for the State of California, now Senior Vice President & Principal, National Transportation Policy and Multimodal Strategy at WSP. Paul and David talk about two of the most pressing issues facing public transit today: finding alternatives to gas taxes to fund transportation and the transition to EVs.For decades federal and state/provincial taxes on gas and diesel have funded roads, bridges, and public transit. It's a good system for paying for critical infrastructure, but as we...2023-07-2640 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedUITP CEO Roundtable Part 1: European Transit Leaders on Today's Transit TrendsThis week we bring you the first of two special CEO Roundtables recorded live at the UITP Global Summit in Barcelona. This first panel features:Thierry Mallet,CEO of TransdevAnjes Tjarks, Minister of Transport in HamburgLaura Shoaf, CEO of the West Midlands Combined AuthorityRuben Leonor, Strategy & Quality Director at RenfePaul leads this all-star lineup of transit leaders through discussions of today's changing ridership, funding and fares, the transition to zero emissions, and what the future of transit holds. You're only going to find guests like these on Transit Unplugged!The second CEO Roundtable f...2023-07-1954 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedA Global Perspective on Transit from Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz and Tips to Speak with ConfidenceEvery week we bring you the top transit thought leaders from around the world, and this week is no exception. Recorded while at the UITP Global Summit in Barcelona, Paul sits in conversation with Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz, Senior Director of Membership and Global Operations at UITP. Kaan and Paul dive into one of the most important topics facing public transport today--helping people rely less on personal cars for regular travel.In much of the world, taxis are integrated into the transit system so people can use a taxi to get to and from transit hubs in th...2023-07-1239 minLieferzeitLieferzeitAb wann fährt das autonome Zustellfahrzeug?Mit Dr. Henriette Cornet, Automated Mobility Knowledge & Innovation, UITP Brüssel In dieser Folge diskutieren Moderator David Siems und Dr. Henriette Cornet (UITP Brüssel) die Möglichkeiten autonomer Zustellfahrzeuge, die in Zukunft auf europäischen Straßen unterwegs sein sollen. Welche Vorteile gäbe es dadurch für Auftraggeber und Endkund*innen? Wäre Zustellpersonal dann überhaupt noch notwendig? Dr. Henriette Cornet forscht zu autonomen Fahrzeugen und ist der Meinung: Der technologische Fortschritt ist längst da, es braucht nur noch den gemeinsamen politischen Willen in Europa und die richtigen Leitplanken, um autonome (Zustell-)Fahrzeuge im Alltag zu ermögliche...2023-07-1222 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedCybersecurity, Safety Data, and Smart Cities -- Canadian Transit Tech Innovation Part 2We wrap up our special look at Canadian transit tech innovation with three great innovators in the transit tech landscape. We lead off with Paul in conversation with Jean-Pierre Baracat, VP and Partner at Cysca Technologies, talking about the need for enhanced operational cybersecurity for the vehicles and systems that power transit. Then Paul talks with Tim Bigwood, GM of Trapeze Workforce Management, about the need for agencies to have a single source of truth for all their safety-related data. Finally, we have Brad Cameron, CEO of BusPas, talking about using bus stops as data anchor points for smart...2023-07-0541 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedRenée Amilcar is charting the course for the future of transport around the worldAfter spending the bulk of her 20 year career in public transport in Montreal at STM, Renée Amilcar has been at the helm of OC Transpo in Ottawa for almost two years and leading the effort to move OC Transpo to zero emissions by 2036. But that's only the tip of the iceberg for this dynamic transit leader. Join Paul in conversation with Renée in an interview recorded at the UITP Global Summit in Barcelona the day before she took office as the President of UITP.OC Transpo serves the City of Ottawa, which isn't just your re...2023-06-2129 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedNew, Innovative Microtransit Models and How to Make Sure You Always Bring Your Passions to WorkWe have two very complementary episodes this week on Transit Unplugged. We start off with Alex Esposito, Co-founder and CEO of Circuit, who took a passion for solving traffic problems and turned it into a business. In our leadership segment Paul talks with Marinma Dorado, Founder and Passion Catalyst of Mindset Results, about connecting the things you're passionate about with your work.On demand transit is an innovation born out of a simple premise: just because it isn't cost-effective to run a 40 foot bus somewhere, doesn't mean those people don't need transit. On demand transit can fill...2023-06-1434 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#13 Henriette Cornet (the host) - Behind the wheel, reflections and futuresIn this podcast episode, the host Henriette Cornet wraps up the year 2022 with the main highlights that happened in the field of automated mobility and in the SHOW project. After discussing some of the automated services that are now deployed in the project in numerous cities over Europe, she tells us what is next in the project and invites the listeners to answer a quick questionnaire in order to get to know the audience and gather feedback about the Podcast – we want to hear from you! questionnaire below!).  Questionnaire: Please answer the questionnaire here to give...2023-01-2534 minExergieExergieL'adaptation de l'offre de bus, le total cost of ownership, et les futurs systèmes de propulsionDans cet épisode j’ai discuté des transports en commun et surtout des bus avec Christophe Martin. Christophe est ingénieur diplômé de l'Université de Liège en 1999. Il a commencé à travailler comme chercheur et assistant dans le département des véhicules jusqu'en 2004. Après avoir quitté l'Université de Liège, Christophe a rejoint la SRWT (Société Régionale Wallonne des Transports) en tant que responsable adjoint du matériel roulant. En 2013, il a assumé le rôle de responsable du matériel roulant au sein de la SRWT et du TEC (Transport en Commun). Depuis 2...2022-12-311h 29Transit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedEnd of the year wrap up for 2022Join Paul for a very special Transit Unplugged episode. This look back at 2022 and ahead to 2023 features four amazing transportation leaders:Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General, UITPJeremy Yap, Deputy Chief Executive, LTA, Vice President, UITP Executive BoardJulie Timm, CEO, Sound TransitRod Jones, Portfolio Leader, Head of Americas, ModaxoIn this wide-ranging, three-part conversation, you'll hear what each of these leaders thinks about the current state and future of transportation around the world. A few topics they cover are:Attracting new ridersPublic transport and climate changeTechnology innovations in 2023Hardening infrastructure for extreme weatherInvesting in the right solutions fo...2022-12-281h 03Automated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#12 Maria Gkemou – How to make the difference with ambitious research and large-scale demonstrationsIn this podcast episode, we (finally!) talk to Dr Maria Gkemou from the Centre for Research & Technology, Hellas CERTH in Greece. Maria is in the team of the Technical and Innovation Management of SHOW, at the heart of the technological development of the project. Maria shares her view about the innovations developed in the project and how they can help improve the overall mobility system. Regarding the high ambitions of the project, Maria emphasizes that “you need to make the difference if you want to make [the project] worth it and have an impact.” Links: CERTH/HIT...2022-12-2851 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedDave McKenna -- Rocky MountaineerThis week we bring you something a little different. Usually, when we talk about rail we're talking about commuters or inter-city rail, but in this episode, we're talking about rail tourism. Dave McKenna, CEO of the Rocky Mountaineer talks with Paul about delivering an unparalleled rail experience traveling through some of the most amazing scenery in North America. With routes in British Columbia, Alberta, and now Colorado-Utah, the Rocky Mountaineer, traveling at "the speed of Kodak" lets people unwind watching scenery go by combined with world-class food and accommodations.Dave and Paul talk about the logistics of...2022-12-2133 minEURO HEALTH PodcastEURO HEALTH Podcast#03 Theodora Calinescu – EURO HEALTH PodcastIn the third episode of the Euro Health podcast speaks Theodora Calinescu, Project Manager at the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC). Are we successful in reducing the number of deaths on EU roads? Theodora Calinescu says Europe's roads are among the safest and the results have been steadily improving over the last 20 years, but the safety difference between EU Member states is wide. They can be described by the different approaches of a country depending on its road safety tradition. What are the measures to prevent accidents, do new technologies such as the self-driving car have the potential to...2022-12-0527 minMobility Innovators PodcastMobility Innovators PodcastUser acceptance and perception of autonomous vehicles | Guido di PasqualeAutonomous mobility will play a major role in reshaping cities. Industry predicted that autonomous vehicles would be providing services and were available on our streets by 2021. However, the industry is still not closer to market deployment. Autonomous vehicles are already in the phase of disillusionment under Gartner Hype Cycle for connected and smart mobility. The industry will see upper movement from this level. User acceptance and perception of autonomous vehicles will have a big impact on large-scale adoption. According to Lloyd’s Register Foundation, only 27% of the global population would accept or believe that this technology is safe. The ci...2022-12-011h 10Automated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#11 William Riggs – Purpose-built urban technologies for liveable citiesIn this episode, SHOW welcomes a special guest, Professor William (Billy) Riggs from the University of San Francisco. He shares his views on the current deployments of robotaxis in the US, especially through his collaboration with Cruise in San Francisco. We learn about the service in place and how it can complement the public transport system at nighttime. Billy tells us about his vision of a liveable city in which “autonomous travel is connected to our goals of a pedestrian and cycling-friendly city”.    Links:  University of San Francisco, School of Management Autonomous Vehicles & the City In...2022-11-3055 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#10 Lieselot Vanhaverbeke & Evy Rombaut – Impact assessment as key for sustainable automated mobilityIn this episode, Professors Lieselot Vanhaverbeke and Evy Rombaut from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) share with us why evaluating the impacts of automated mobility is essential to move towards more sustainable cities. After a brief introduction of the history of VUB, we get to know the research institute MOBI, in which the M3ICA methodology was invented. This methodology helps the researchers of the project understand the multiple layers of impacts that AVs have on micro and macro levels, considering a variety of criteria (e.g., safety, environment, traffic flow) and stakeholders (e.g., citizens, municipalities). ...2022-10-2641 minRail Group On AirRail Group On AirThe Future of Rolling Stock, Sponsored by Clever DevicesIRJ Editor-in-Chief Kevin Smith speaks with John Santamaria of Clever Devices and Alex Pacquet of Alstom on the rise of alternative traction in the rail industry as well as the latest trends in passenger experience and the shift toward predictive maintenance for rail vehicles. John Santamaria, Senior Vice President of Rail, Clever Devices, is responsible for developing and executing short-term and long-term business plans to increase Clever’s market share in the rail industry. John also leads and manages rail industry activities and personnel engaged in Business Development, Project Management & System Deployment, Product Management, and Quality Management sectors within the co...2022-10-1731 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#9 Guido di Pasquale – Paving the way to interdisciplinary collaborationIn this episode, Guido reminds us the vision of UITP for a sustainable mobility with the motto “move people, not cars”. He explains how he contributed to make UITP an important player in the field of automated mobility with the creation of the SPACE project, which kicked off in 2018 and from which SHOW originates. Beyond learning on how SHOW was created, we hear about Guido’s interests for the project demos, which aim to put Automated Vehicles in the midst of the public over several months of operation. Guido also explains why European funded projects are powerful tools...2022-09-2845 minRio ÔnibusRio ÔnibusO futuro da mobilidade urbanaConvidado: Jurandir Fernandes, ex secretário de Transportes de São Paulo Marco Regulatório do Transporte, subsídios e novas tecnologias de mobilidade são parte dos assuntos discutidos na edição 60. O convidado é o engenheiro, vice-presidente da divisão da América Latina da UITP (União Internacional do Transporte Público) e ex-secretário de Transportes de São Paulo, prof. Jurandir Fernandes, que ressalta pautas importantes para o futuro do transporte no Brasil e no mundo.2022-09-2725 minMobility Innovators PodcastMobility Innovators PodcastPublic Transit Agencies should adapt to changing customer behaviors I Renée AmilcarThe pandemic had a significant impact on public transportation ridership in North America. Currently, the ridership is ranging between 50-70% depending on the city and transit mode. Before the pandemic, ridership on Ottawa's transit system was among the highest per capita of any North American city, with 475,000 daily journeys in the city of 1 million habitants. OC Transpo (aka Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission) is the public transit agency for the city of Ottawa, the capital city of Canada. The agency is adapting to changing customer behavior and has launched many initiatives to bring back ridership. The transit agency is planning...2022-09-1537 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#8 Delphine Grandsart – For a continuous citizen engagementIn this episode, Delphine introduces EPF – the European Passengers Federation – and its members. She tells us about the passengers whose needs and wishes are key when developing a seamless mobility system in the city. In SHOW, Delphine is in charge of the user engagement strategy: she shares with us the different forms that this engagement can take: focus groups, ideathons, hackathons or even citizens’ dialogues, with the ultimate goal to unveil “how much technology do we need for our mobility and what is in it for the end-users and for the society as a whole”. She reminds us that user engag...2022-08-3138 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#7 Joachim Hillebrand – Simulating a city with AVsIn this episode, Joachim Hillebrand, from VIF – the Virtual research centre, explains his activities in SHOW: on the one hand, Joachim is coordinating the demo site of Graz, Austria, in which passenger cars will transport passengers from the metro station to commercial areas, and on the other side, as Joachim is leading the simulation activities in SHOW. Among others, you will learn about the different types of simulators that are used in the project, what you can learn from them and why it is complex to make them run together. “Digital twins enable to simulate how...2022-07-2737 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedWiebe Wakker Sustainable Adventurer from Plug Me InThis week Paul talks with Wiebe Wakker, sustainable adventurer about his three-year trip from the Netherlands to Australia in an EV--with no money--and then how he traveled from the Netherlands to Dubai (most) on public transport to give a keynote speech at UITP MENA earlier this year. It's a fascinating story of someone who admits wasn't really into sustainability when he started but has now become a champion for it.Learn more about Wiebe on:His Plug Me In websiteFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInAlso on the show the latest public transit news, Elea Carey's Messaging Minute, Mike's M...2022-07-1331 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#6 Ingrid Skogsmo – Understanding better citizens’ needsIn this episode we get to know Ingrid Skogsmo, from VTI (the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute). Ingrids tells us how her career and interest into automated mobility started 20 years ago at Volvo, while working in crash safety. As leader of the Cluster on Societal Aspects and User Needs at the CCAM Association, Ingrid highlights that “It is not the consumer that we have to convince about technology, it is everyone out there and their expectations towards more safety, better environment, less congestion and more jobs”.   After many years of experience in automated mobility, she sees t...2022-06-2937 minNächster HaltNächster HaltMobilität und Bildung in EuropaIn unserer Reihe „Bildungstrialog“ unterhalten wir uns mit verschiedenen Akteur*innen aus der Mobilität, die für die Aus- und Weiterbildung in der Branche unterwegs sind. In der ersten Folge richten wir den Blick auf die Mobilität und Bildung in Europa bzw. in der EU. Lassen sich Aus- und Weiterbildungen zwischen den europäischen Ländern vergleichen, sodass z. B. Busfahrer*innen oder Triebfahrzeugführer*innen auch in einem anderen Land fahren dürfen? Welche EU-Richtlinien gibt es, dass ein grenzüberschreitender Verkehr problemlos möglich ist? Welche Maßnahmen sind da...2022-06-0136 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#5 Autonomy Paris – Special edition IN FRENCH / EN FRANCAISThis episode is a special edition ***in French*** that has been recorded during the congress and exhibition Autonomy in Paris in March 2022. Cet episode en francais a été enregistre lors du salon Autonomy a Paris en mars 2022. Les participant-e-s suivant-e-s devoilent leurs activités dans le domaine de la mobilite autonome : Nicolas Marescaux, MACIF Thomas Scapin, Conseil et recherche Marine Bernard, Conseil et recherche Jean-Francois Sencerin, PFA Plateforme automobile Nadege Faul, VEDECOM Pierre Chehwan, NAVYA Mohamed Mezghani, UITP Merci à tous et toutes ! Liens utiles : Le salon Autonomy Paris Le projet europeen SHOW Le proj...2022-05-2541 minInside Trapeze and VontasInside Trapeze and VontasBlockchain and Distributed Ledgers in Public Transit with Mark GodinMark Godin was one of the editors of the UITP report on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and the Blockchain in public transit. You might not think public transit and the blockchain as two things that go together, but there is a lot of promise to using secure and trusted transactions in transit.Mark goes into what DLTs are, what they could be used for in transit, and some of the experiments already being tested around the world.Read Mark's post on the Trapeze blog about the report and his thoughts on DLTs.2022-05-1020 minMETROspectivesMETROspectivesNew Taxi Models, the Benefits of Contracting, and More with Paul ComfortFresh off of his trip to Dubai for UITP MENA, Transit Evangelist Paul Comfort joins METRO’s Alex Roman to discuss how the taxicabs in that region work together with public transit, as well as why some mobility models are slow to take hold in the states. He also discusses the benefits of contracting, his forthcoming book on equity and inclusion, and how he is merging his love for music and public transit.2022-05-0644 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#4 Dominik Schallauer – Preparing cities to AV deploymentIn this episode, Dominik Schallauer explores the SHOW Austrian Mega Sites that are deploying Automated Vehicles (AVs) in Graz, Salzburg and Carinthia. He also tells us about their public transport services targeting peri-urban areas as well as parcels delivery.  In the second part of the episode, Dominik explains how the legislative framework for AVs needs to be distinguished between testing and real operation. He emphasises among others the crucial role of a safety driver while testing an AV service since he monitors the ride and helps collecting learnings from the test in preparation of future real operations.  2022-04-2743 minLunch with LeonLunch with LeonLunch with Leon episode 60 - UITP DubaiWe’ve got a pretty good idea about what the post-pandemic recovery for public transport looks like in Britain, but what about the rest of the world?  Leon Daniels OBE travels to the MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition (MTCE) at the Dubai World Trade Centre to catch up with transport leaders from around the world. He discovers that the answer varies between a 25-100% recovery, on different continents for a variety of reasons, his various guests explain.  Talking to operators and suppliers, he also explores how public transport can fill the gap between what the...2022-04-2525 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#3 Katharina Karnahl – Towards seamless and safe transportationIn this episode, you will learn about the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and the specific role of Katharina Karnahl in the Institute of Transportation Systems. Katharina explains us the concept of intermodality, in which you can use seamlessly several means of transport to reach your destination. She mentions the need for connectivity of vehicles – if automated or not – to enable more fluidity in the traffic flow and reduce the emissions of vehicles.  In her vision of the perfect city, she doesn’t have to bother on how to get from A to be, about the parking space or abou...2022-03-3036 minFlowbird - Let\'s Talk About TransportFlowbird - Let's Talk About TransportLet’s Talk About…Open PaymentsIn this latest Flowbird ‘Let’s Talk About Transport’ podcast, Andrea Soehnchen from UITP - the International Association of Public Transport – talks about the rise of Open Payments in transit environments. Andrea, who heads up the UITP Urban Mobility Open Payments Forum, assesses how the pandemic focused attention on contactless technologies – and explores the value of this payment system to operators and passengers in Account Based Ticketing schemes. At the same time, she believes that stored value smart cards will remain valuable assets for certain passenger groups alongside cEMV bank cards and smart phones for the foreseeable future....2022-03-2313 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedMohammed Salim Al Ghafri -- COO Mwasalat, OmanContinuing the series of interviews from the UITP MENA Congress and Expo earlier this year, Paul speaks with Mohammed Salim Al Ghafri, COO of Mwasalat in the Sultanate of Oman on how he's creating a transit culture in a country where private cars are cheap and affordable.One of the newer transit agencies in the world, Mwasalat manages the bus and ferry service connecting the major cities in Oman to each other and neighboring countries like the UAE.It's been an uphill battle to get people to switch from the convenience of private cars to...2022-03-1622 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedAlexander Pazuchanics and reports from UITP MENAPaul was at the UITP Middle East North Africa Conference and Expo in Dubai, UAE recently and this is the first of several interviews from his trip.The first is with Alexander Pazuchanics, Head of Policy & Partnerships at Vianova I/O. Alexander and Paul talk about something we don't hear much about these days, ever really--managing curb space. Not just for parking, but travel and making the best use of this public space throughout the day.We also hear from Elea Carey and Mike Bismeyer this week with communications and kindness.Finally, Paul...2022-02-2331 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#2 Pekka Eloranta – Ensuring liveable cities for future generations“I want that future generations have the possibility to explore the world as I did. If we don’t react, we will congest the whole world.”    In this episode you will get to know Pekka Eloranta, who is a leading Consultant at Finnish company Sitowise. Pekka is the Coordinator of the Finnish demo and leads the overall Satellite site activities in the SHOW project. He will share what drew him towards the field of automated mobility and why we need both local and European funding to achieve real change. You will also learn more about the pecu...2022-02-2328 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedLegacy Leaders Part 2: Paul Toliver, Peter Varga, Grace Crunican, and Mike ScanlonHere's part two of our Legacy Leaders Series (listen to part 1) where Paul taps into decades of leadership, perspective, and insight from some of the foremost leaders in the public transit industry.In this episode we hear from:Paul ToliverGrace CrunicanPeter VargaMike ScanlonThe advice in this episode is second to none and everyone, no matter your role, can take something away from this to do their jobs better.Next week we bring the first in a series of interviews Paul recorded while at the UITP MENA Conference and Expo in Dubai.2022-02-1650 minTransportar é Preciso!Transportar é Preciso!Episódio #30 - O transporte público NUNCA MAIS será como antesNo segundo episódio da segunda temporada do TEP, Adriano Paranaíba conversa com Eleonora Pazos da UIPT (União Internacional de Transporte Público).  A UITP é uma ONG que está presente em mais de 100 países, em todos os continentes, com mais de 1800 associados.   A ONG conta com uma estrutura de fomento ao transporte público mundial, com comitês e comissões que estão atentos aos diversos setores da mobilidade.  Com os desafios do nosso tempo e o surgimento de uma nova mobilidade, e além, de uma sociedade que demanda novas soluções de mobilidade sustentável e ativ...2022-02-1125 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#1 Endre Angelvik – Towards more sustainable freedom of movementIn this episode, you will get to know Endre Angelvik, who is Executive Vice President of Radical Innovation at Ruter, chair of the Combined Mobility Committee at UITP and lastly member of the Advisory Board of the SHOW project. You will learn about Ruter and Endre’s various missions, all being gathered under the humble objective of changing the world! Endre shared with us his vision of car-free city and how Automated Shared Mobility could help for that. “Automated Vehicles have the potential to make service cheaper from an operator point of view, which means theo...2022-01-2143 minAutomated Mobility : The People behind the WheelAutomated Mobility : The People behind the Wheel#0 The host – Setting the sceneIn this short episode, you will get familiar with the context of the podcast ‘Automated Mobility: The People Behind the Wheel’. Host Henriette Cornet will dive deeper into the term “Automated Mobility” and explain how it merges electric, cooperative and connected, and shared mobility. You will discover the motivation behind the podcast and why road safety is on top of the list. Finally, you will hear more about the SHOW project and the main topics that are addressed in this exciting initiative. -- Links: SHOW  UITP CERTH HIT EUROCITIES ERTICO VTI -- Subscri...2022-01-2014 minMobility Innovators PodcastMobility Innovators PodcastTechnology, an accelerator of change in mobility sector | Mohamed MezghaniGuest: Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General, International Association of Public Transport (UITP)The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) was founded in 1885 as the European tram operators' association. Fast forward today, UITP has more than 1,800 members in 100 countries around the world. New mobility and digitalization will play an important role in the recovery plan of transit players. UITP is supporting the various stakeholders by sharing knowledge and best practices around the world.Mohamed Mezghani is Secretary-General of International Association of Public Transport (UITP). He has been working for more than 25 years in public transport and urban...2022-01-1449 minLeadership Conversations with Jonno White PodcastLeadership Conversations with Jonno White PodcastLeadership Conversation- Episode 25 with Vivienne KingName: Vivienne KingCurrent title: CEO & Managing DirectorCurrent organisation: Box Hill InstituteVivienne King is currently the CEO & Managing Director of Box Hill Institute. Prior to her current position Vivienne worked in North America and held the role of President, British Columbia Rapid Transit Company which operated and maintained the Skytrain and Westcoast Express Transit systems in Vancouver, moving over 350 million passengers annually.Before North America Vivienne held the position of CEO for KDR Gold Coast, the operator and maintainer of the Gold Coast Light Rail and prior to that the...2022-01-081h 00Leadership Conversations with Jonno White PodcastLeadership Conversations with Jonno White PodcastLeadership Conversation - Episode 25 with Vivienne KingName: Vivienne KingCurrent title: CEO & Managing DirectorCurrent organisation: Box Hill InstituteVivienne King is currently the CEO & Managing Director of Box Hill Institute. Prior to her current position Vivienne worked in North America and held the role of President, British Columbia Rapid Transit Company which operated and maintained the Skytrain and Westcoast Express Transit systems in Vancouver, moving over 350 million passengers annually.Before North America Vivienne held the position of CEO for KDR Gold Coast, the operator and maintainer of the Gold Coast Light Rail and prior to...2021-12-081h 06The Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable PodcastThe Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable PodcastCOP26 SPECIAL: The Transition to Zero Cars14th November 2021 The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast EPISODE 286: COP26 SPECIAL: The Transition to Zero Cars SPONSOR: Jenson USA HOST: Carlton Reid GUESTS: US Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon; Greater Manchester’s transport commissioner Chris Boardman and the city region's mayor Andy Burnham; the UCI's Advocacy and Development Manager Isabella Burczak; Susan Claris and Stephen Edwards of Living Streets; Ed Miliband, UK Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary-General of the global public transit organization UITP; European Cyclists’ Federation president Henk Swarttouw; Heather Thompson, CEO of t...2021-11-141h 34The Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable PodcastThe Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable PodcastEpisode #286 – COP26 SPECIAL: The Transition to Zero Cars14th November 2021 The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast EPISODE 286: COP26 SPECIAL: The Transition to Zero Cars SPONSOR: Jenson USA HOST: Carlton Reid GUESTS: US Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon; Greater Manchester’s transport commissioner Chris Boardman and the city region's mayor Andy Burnham; the UCI's Advocacy and Development Manager Isabella Burczak; Susan Claris and Stephen Edwards of Living Streets; Ed Miliband, UK Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary-General of the global public transit organization UITP; European Cyclists’ Federation president Henk Swarttouw; Heather Thompson, CEO of t...2021-11-141h 34Transit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedMulti-modal solutions, advanced ticketing, and loyalty programs: Innovation from Africa and the Middle EastThis week's show is an edited re-broadcast of the UITP and Trapeze-sponsored Connected Journeys webinar from earlier this summer.Paul leads a discussion with:Abimbola Akinajo, CEO, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)Djan Fanny, Director of Operations, AMUGAAbout what they are doing to promote public transit and develop more integrated, connected journeys in their cities.This episode brings home how, around the world, all transit agencies face the same challenges getting people to choose transit over private cars. The innovations the p...2021-10-2749 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedFour Inspiring Women Leading the Way in AustraliaAs a woman in transit and the tech industry, it’s not every day that you get to see female leaders in transit share how they got to where they are today and the hurdles they had to overcome to do so. Transit has traditionally been a male-dominated industry; and years ago, it would’ve been rare to see a female CEO rise up the ranks.It’s inspiring that that’s no longer the case.On today’s episode of Transit Unplugged, we put together more than just an interview with one female transit leader – f...2021-09-2954 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedCapitalizing on transit's opportunity with Andrew Bata of UITPThis week on the first episode of Transit Unplugged News and Views (what we use to call Comfort's Corner) Paul chats with Andrew Bata of UITP, North America. Paul and Andrew talk about Andrew's former role as Chief Innovator at New York MTA. He and Paul continue with his vision of the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for transit agencies around the world.Elea Carey continues the thread with how agencies should communicate getting people back to transit.And finally, Paul wraps up the episode with insights into one of the biggest challenges facing...2021-07-1438 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedComfort's Corner: NATA, UITP, and the new study on contracting in public transitShow notes:Welcome to Comfort's Corner for May 26th, 2021.This week on Comfort's Corner we have a special newsmaker segment with board members of the North American Transit Alliance (NATA) and the International Association of Public Transit (UITP) discussing the results of a new study on private contracting in public transit agencies.UITP completed the study on behalf of NATA and conducted interviews with transit agencies from around the world. The results of this study and give a rich, diverse, and global picture of contracting in public transit. You can download a copy...2021-05-2640 minTranspod : Transportation PodcastTranspod : Transportation PodcastGrade Of AutomationGrade of Automation (GoA) merupakan tingkatan otomatisasi dari sistem kendali kereta yang diklasifikasi menjadi 5 jenis, yaitu dari GoA 0 hingga GoA 4 yang disusun oleh UITP. GoA sendiri merupakan hasil bentuk dari Automatic Train Operation (ATO). ATO sendiri telah banyak diaplikasikan pada kereta commuter atau metro dimana traffic kereta sangat tinggi dan cepat. Sedangkan pada kereta kereta jarak jauh masih sedikit yang memakainya, adapun yang memakainya dengan grade yang lebih rendah dibandingkan metro. Di Indonesia sendiri sudah menerapkan 4 GoA pada berbagai kereta, seperti GoA 0 pada kereta jarak jauh, kereta cepat, commuterline; GoA 1 pada LRT Jakarta; GoA 2 pada MRT Jakarta; dan GoA 3 pada...2021-04-2815 minUrban Transport NextUrban Transport NextUrban Transport Next 04: After the pandemicIn this episode, we explored what the landscape for public transport might look like post-pandemic. The conversation touched upon how taking both a rational and emotional approach could encourage people back to public transport; the use of technology and communications to manage returning commuter peaks, and the role of on-demand public transport services in this new, COVID-19 world. Our guests were Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General, UITP (International Association of Public Transport) and Laura Shoaf, Managing Director, Transport for West Midlands and Chair of the Urban Transport Group. They were interviewed by Philipp Rode, Executive Director of LSE...2021-03-291h 00Move MetrocardMove MetrocardPapo Mobilidade - EP 5 - Como a IoT poderá expandir a atuação das empresas de transporte coletivo?Transformar ônibus, terminais, metrôs e outros pontos sensíveis ao transporte coletivo em grandes dispositivos de captação de informação e dados pode revolucionar a forma não só como utilizamos o sistema público como clientes, mas também o formato de negócios das operadoras destes modais. Esse é o assunto do quinto e último episódio da série Papo Mobilidade, um programa criado pelo GazzConecta em parceria com a Metrocard Os convidados para este debate, disponível em vídeo e também em podcast são: Anderson Godz, criador da comunidade Gonew.co e especiali...2021-03-1536 minMove MetrocardMove MetrocardPapo Mobilidade - EP 2 - Políticas públicas para tornar o transporte público prioridadeNo segundo episódio da série especial Papo Mobilidade, que está mostrando como será o transporte público do futuro, especialistas em políticas públicas e transporte coletivo discutem quais são as principais estratégias que as cidades inteligentes já adotaram ou que são tendência para transformar o transporte coletivo em prioridade. Participam da discussão o diretor do programa Cidades Sustentáveis do WRI Brasil (World Resources Institute), Luis Antonio Lindau, a coordenadora do programa Melhores Práticas da União Internacional de Transportes Públicos (UITP), Valeska Peres Pinto, e o CEO da Metrocar...2021-03-1558 minCEBC MENACEBC MENAS2. Ep2: Impact of COVID-19 on Public Transit and Shared Mobility in MENA vs USAIn this episode, our guest experts discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the public transit and shared mobility sectors in both the MENA and the USA regions. They discuss the impact from different angels including the people's mobility behaviour, role of the government policies, the role of technology and other interesting aspects. Our guest speakers for this episode are Dr. Ayman Smadi, Director of MENA and Center for Transport Excellence at the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and Prof. Jinhua Zhao, Director of MIT Mobility Initiative and Professor of City & Transportation Planning at MIT. This episode is...2021-03-0847 minMove MetrocardMove MetrocardPapo Mobilidade - Como a IoT poderá expandir a atuação das empresas de transporte coletivo?Transformar ônibus, terminais, metrôs e outros pontos sensíveis ao transporte coletivo em grandes dispositivos de captação de informação e dados pode revolucionar a forma não só como utilizamos o sistema público como clientes, mas também o formato de negócios das operadoras destes modais. Esse é o assunto do quinto e último episódio da série Papo Mobilidade, um programa criado pelo GazzConecta em parceria com a MetrocardOs convidados para este debate, disponível em vídeo e também em podcast são: Anderson Godz, criador da comunidade Gonew.co e especialista em...2021-01-2836 minMove MetrocardMove MetrocardPapo Mobilidade - Políticas públicas para tornar o transporte público prioridadeNo segundo episódio da série especial Papo Mobilidade, que está mostrando como será o transporte público do futuro, especialistas em políticas públicas e transporte coletivo discutem quais são as principais estratégias que as cidades inteligentes já adotaram ou que são tendência para transformar o transporte coletivo em prioridade.Participam da discussão o diretor do programa Cidades Sustentáveis do WRI Brasil (World Resources Institute), Luis Antonio Lindau, a coordenadora do programa Melhores Práticas da União Internacional de Transportes Públicos (UITP), Valeska Peres Pinto, e o CEO da Metrocard...2020-12-0958 minTransit UnpluggedTransit UnpluggedComfort’s Corner: Mohamed Mezghani – UITP“Though there is a second wave [of COVID-19] in many countries, the ridership of public transport is not decreasing – it is still increasing. Thus, the main difference from the first wave is that we now know [public transportation] is safe and people know how to behave.”On this episode of Comfort’s Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Mohamed Mezghani, Elected Secretary General of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) joins Paul Comfort to discuss his current work and organization, as well as share some insights he has gained after 30+ years in the industry.Today...2020-11-0432 minAfter Press: The Passenger Transport podcastAfter Press: The Passenger Transport podcastAfter Press, the Passenger Transport podcast: Is public transport 'Covid-safe'?This week Robert and Andrew discuss how the UITP's assertion that "public transport is Covid-safe", the malign influence of the Treasury, whether the government really wants to take over TfL and transport professionals becoming more "spikey"2020-10-3043 minPuente UrbanoPuente UrbanoPuente Urbano (10/10/2020)Parte sanitario del Ministerio de Salud porteño: 19/10/2020 Alberto Fernández: "Hoy empezamos el tiempo de la reconstrucción de la Argentina" Larreta en el coloquio de IDEA // Trabajadores de la Salud volverán a acampar frente a la sede del GCBA CABA: acampe de trabajadores de enfermería TANDA // Avogadro: «En CABA no contamos con las mismas herramientas que en Nación» Directivos y empleados de jardines maternales reclamaron frente al gobierno porteño // El programa de la Ciudad para resguardar el empleo La Ciudad habilitó el otorgamiento de la licencia de principiante Autoescuelas habilitadas para abrir sus puertas en la Ciud...2020-10-2156 minLunch with LeonLunch with LeonLunch with Leon episode 7 - Joe MaWith 23m people in city that is a modern metropolis whose location links Hong Kong to China’s mainland, Shenzhen is now well into its post-COVID-19 recovery phase. So, what’s life like post-lockdown and what lessons can we learn?  To find out Leon Daniels speaks with Joe Ma, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Bus Group and also Chair of UITP’s Taxi and Ride-hailing Committee. They discuss the economic bounce-back, how ridership levels have returned and what the ‘new normal’ looks like. Joe explains how the bus operator is winning back passengers using a ran...2020-07-3035 minMagellan Circle JournalMagellan Circle JournalEpisode #7 - Public transport in the era of coronavirus with Artur Perchel, UITPPublic transport has been hit hard by the recent and still ongoing coronavirus crisis. In this podcast, we talk to Artur Perchel, Deputy Director at UITP - International Association of Public Transport about the recovery of the sector and the shift to shared mobility. 2020-06-2925 minFreifahrtFreifahrt01 | Micromobility Europe BerlinSpezialfolge von dem ersten Branchenevent in Europa James Gross und Horace Dediu haben Micromobility Industries vor weniger als einem Jahr gegründet, mit dem Ziel, das Konzept Mikromobilität als wesentlichen Pfeiler urbaner Mobilität voranzubringen. Als Pioniere in dem Gebiet veranstalten sie Konferenzen, produzieren einen sehr empfehlenswerten Podcast und schaffen es, mit stets unkonventionellen Denkansätzen und Perspektiven auf die Mobilitätswelt von heute, das Gelernte und Gewohnte in Frage zu stellen. Für einen Eindruck von dem Event und den Menschen vor Ort, hört ihr in dieser Folge verschiedene kurze Interviews mit Julian Blessin von Tie...2019-10-061h 17