We continue our special kick-off to Season 6 with a special two-part Transit Unplugged News and Views with Jarrett Walker of Jarrett Walker & Associates talking about what it takes to rebuild and replan a transit network. Jarrett and his team are the minds behind the Houston Model transit system. The Houston Model brought focus on providing fast, efficient, frequent service with minimal transfers and away from ridership as the main driver, or indicator, of success. In part one we set the stage for why Houston needed this major change and the results. In part 2, Paul and Jarrett talk about the "why" of transit in the post-pandemic era. Make sure you tune into both parts of this great interview!

Also in this episode:

Paul gives you the transit news of the week including big changes at MBTA

Elea Carey talks about when, and how, to talk to the media

Mike Bismeyer reflects on APTATRANSform and CUTA conferences

Paul wraps the show with an excerpt from his latest book and an update where he'll be speaking over the next couple months.

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(00:00) Transit News of the Week (07:09) Interview with Jarrett Walker Learn more about Jarrett and his work on his website. Including his book Human Transit https://vzyfm.co/3DPiE6z (21:59) Watch Transit Unplugged TV on YouTube Watch Transit Unplugged TV on YouTube! This week is part 2 of our two-part show from Denver, CO https://vzyfm.co/3NMmF0k (22:45) Elea Carey Marketing Minute Elea Carey is a marketing consultant who works with transit agencies. This week she talks about when to talk with the media. https://vzyfm.co/3EhVMyh (24:19) Mike's Minute with Mike Bismeyer Mike's Minute on leadership and mentorship. This week Mike talks about attending the recent APTA and CUTA conferences. https://vzyfm.co/3Eh06Oj (25:55) Future of Transit Paul talks about his upcoming speaking appearances and reads an excerpt from his book. https://vzyfm.co/3EfUsMd (29:19) Closing and next week Next week we continue with part 2 of Paul's interview with Jarrett Walker. Don't forget to visit TransitUnplugged.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://vzyfm.co/3EbUSmJ

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