In this episode of Roads, Rails & Rovers, Tony sits down with Joaquín Pena, Director of Revenue for EMEA at Swiftly, to explore how real-time data, analytics, and technology are transforming public transportation.

From comparing transit agencies in Europe and the United States to discussing AI, decision-making, and the future of mobility, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the technology helping keep cities moving.

In this episode of Roads, Rails & Rovers, Tony travels to Madrid to speak with Lola Ortiz Sánchez, Director General of Planning and Mobility Infrastructure for the City of Madrid, about the city's approach to transportation, sustainability, and urban transformation.

From public transportation and cycling infrastructure to low-emission zones and the future of shared and autonomous mobility, Lola shares how Madrid is reimagining the way people move. The conversation also explores the differences between transportation systems in Spain and the United States, the importance of women in mobility leadership, and what cities on both sides of the Atlantic can learn from one another.

Join us for a fascinating look at the future of urban mobility in one of Europe's most vibrant capitals.

After 16 years living and working in Germany, Tony returns home to rural Maryland, USA with a unique perspective on mobility and public transportation. In this first episode of Roads, Rails & Rovers, he shares his journey and introduces a podcast dedicated to exploring, comparing, and sharing the best transportation ideas from both sides of the Atlantic.

Get ready for our new podcast, "Roads, Rails & Rovers". A transatlantic mobility podcast recorded on the road and brought to you by movingfutures GmbH. Featuring conversations with public transport users, planners, and industry experts in the U.S. and Europe—plus the occasional dog-level observation from Freya.

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