We wrap up our Mass Transit Magazine 40 Under 40 series with interviews with three more amazing transit leaders:

• Carlos Cruz-Casas, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works
• Roman Steichen, Director of Transit Services, Frederick County, MD
• Sophia Maletz Franklyn, Director of Fare Revenue & Administrative Services, TriMet

In conversation with Paul and Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor in Chief of Mass Transit Magazine we learn how each of them apply their leadership skills, ingenuity, and vision for public transit to solving challenges and innovating at their agencies. This week there is a strong focus on innovation and creating systems that help everyone have a better, a more dignified experience, as Roman put it, taking transit. From new seamless payment solutions at TriMet, steering the agency through the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland, or connecting city and county transportation systems in Miami-Dade, each of these leaders tell us their stories and demonstrate why they are part of this prestigious group of transit leaders.

Next week we head over to the UK where Paul interviewed Mike Bagshaw, COO of MTR UK about rail and rail travel.

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