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
The Rippling Impacts of Transportation Infrastructure – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
How can innovative transportation infrastructure change quality of life and help further the American dream? On this episode of On the Patio, Tim Haile is joined by Congressman Mark DeSaulnier of Contra Costa County’s 10th Congressional District to speak about how transportation ideas have changed over the course of his career, leading to his present transportation policy goals. They also discuss the beginning of the Congressman’s career as a restaurant owner in Concord, how Innovate 680 has recently received the largest transportation funding allocation in the state, and how California can learn from highly developed financial centers across the globe.
Learn more about Contra Costa Transportation Authority: http://ccta.net/