On the Patio
How will cutting-edge technologies change your commute? On the Patio is an exciting new podcast that presents an in-depth exploration of the latest trends and innovations in transportation and mobility. Join host Tim Haile, the Executive Director of Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA), on the “Patio” – where CCTA’s staff relax and chat after hours to spot trends, wrestle with mobility challenges, and plan the next big innovations in transportation. On The Patio brings a rare look behind the scenes in how a national leader in transportation brings solutions that are sustainable, resilient, and innovative through the convergence of autonomy, electrification, and on-demand technologies. Tune in to learn about how CCTA is applying these new transportation solutions throughout Contra Costa County to improve mobility for all.
On the Patio
Transit Leaders in Contra Costa County (Part 2) – LAVTA, Tri Delta Transit, WestCAT, and County Connection (Christy Wegener, Rashidi Barnes, Rob Thompson, and Bill Churchill)
How are Contra Costa County’s transit agencies planning for the future? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Tim Haile rejoins Executive Director of Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Christy Wegener, CEO of Tri Delta Transit Rashidi Barnes, General Manager of Western Contra Costa Transit Authority (WestCAT) Rob Thompson, and General Manager of County Connection Bill Churchill. With overlapping service areas, coordination between these agencies is essential to answering the big questions: how does transit fit into social and economic development? How can we reconcile sustainability goals with funding realities? Listen to discover how the county’s transit operators aim to deliver better service regionwide — and what obstacles they’re working together to overcome.
Learn more about Contra Costa Transportation Authority: http://ccta.net/