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- BRT Expert Joe Iacobucci talks about BRT Best Practices and the Role of Shared Mobility in Transit Services
Joe Iacobucci, Director of Transit at Sam Schwartz Engineering, talks with us about some current and past Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects, as well as lessons learned and best practices for implementing BRT. We also delve into the role that transit agencies might play as the new shared mobility services (such as Uber, Lyft, Hytch, and others) come on-line. Finally, Edward asks the elemental question, "What is a true BRT?" The answer might surprise you.
38 min - Mark Cleveland, CEO of Hytch talks about their unique approach to ride-sharing. "Life's a ride. Share it."
Special guest Mark Cleveland, CEO and "Chief Cheerleader" for Hytch (http://www.hytch.me), talks with us about using social networks to solve traffic congestion. Learn about the difference between ride-hailing apps and ride-sharing apps and hear how Hytch makes connecting with someone for your work commute easier and more fun.
This show recorded November, 2016.
35 min - Mark Cleveland, CEO of Hytch talks about their unique approach to ride-sharing. “Life’s a ride. Share it.”
Special guest Mark Cleveland, CEO and "Chief Cheerleader" for Hytch (http://www.hytch.me), talks with us about using social networks to solve traffic congestion. Learn about the difference between ride-hailing apps and ride-sharing apps and hear how Hytch makes connecting with someone for your work commute easier and more fun.
This show recorded November, 2016.
35 min - Using Transit Performance Measures and Why They Are Important
All transit agencies use performance measures of one kind or another to monitor the system's performance. Today's show discusses which of these metrics are the most important, how they are used, and how they help transit managers (and the public) understand and improve their transit service.
Show recorded June, 2016.
38 min - Keith Parker, CEO of MARTA, talks about the importance of community engagement for successful transit.
In this episode, we talk with Keith Parker, CEO of the MARTA transit system in Atlanta, GA, about the importance of community engagement for implementing successful transit. Find out the three questions he asked the community, and their answers, that helped him formulate his 100 day plan to improve services at MARTA. Learn about the MARTA army and how they have engaged the community and spread the word about all of the good things happening at MARTA. You'll also hear about how MARTA is leading the transit industry in the adoption of technological solutions to real world problems.
Note: This show was recorded in October 201636 min - What's Fair about Fare?During this show we talk about the impacts of different fare types, fare technologies, and fare policies. Even tokens and transfers make their way into the discussion! This episode was recorded in March of 2016.39 min
- What’s Fair about Fare?During this show we talk about the impacts of different fare types, fare technologies, and fare policies. Even tokens and transfers make their way into the discussion! This episode was recorded in March of 2016.39 min
- Gary Thomas, CEO of DART and Marlene Connor discuss mobility management, transit, and working with Uber, Lyft, and Curb.We are joined by special guests Gary Thomas, President and Executive Director of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system and Marlene Connor, Principal at Marlene Connor Associates (MCA), to discuss mobility management and the importance of working with transportation partners such as Uber, Lyft, Curb, and others to maximize transit potential and ultimately, provide the best service possible for passengers.37 min
- The Dirty Details of Keeping Transit CleanThis show gets into the dirty details of how transit agencies keep their stations, buses, and trains clean. Everyone knows that cleanliness, like safety, is a basic requirement for keeping and attracting passengers. Here you can find out what's involved and how it is done.38 min
- What are the elements needed for a successful transit plan?What are some of the elements needed to ensure that communities put together good transit plans? This show's topic ranges from Transit Master Plans, to Service Improvement Plans, as well as bi-annual service planning.35 min
About Story Discovery Podcast
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Onyx Publications presents the Story Discovery Podcast, offering free, narrated short stories, poetry, and flash fiction that appear in Etched Onyx Magazine. More information about the podcast, the…
magazine, and Onyx Publications can be found at www.onyxpublications.com. Settle in, and enjoy the show.