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.
Episodes
20 episodes
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 Cont...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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30:21
Air Mobility Innovation – Archer Aviation (Andrew Cummins)
By 2026, Archer Aviation (Archer) aims to have electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) available for commercial use in the Bay Area. On this episode of On the Patio, Tim Haile is joined by
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Episode 19
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56:28
Purpose-Built Autonomous Vehicles – Zoox (Phil Pierce)
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle (AV) company in the Bay Area, aims to deploy the first purpose-built AVs for commercial use. How can Zoox’s AVs make transit safer and help bridge gaps in public transit? On this episode of On the Patio, Tim Ha...
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Episode 18
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46:34
Pioneering Autonomous Transit – Glydways and CCTA (Gokul Hemmady and Stephanie Hu)
How can autonomous vehicle technology help bridge transit gaps in Contra Costa County? On this episode of On the Patio, Tim Haile is joined by Gokul Hemmady, CEO of Glydways, and <...
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Episode 17
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49:55
Prioritizing Transit with AC Transit – AC Transit General Manager (Michael Hursh)
Episode 16 of On the Patio highlights AC Transit, recently honored as the Outstanding Agency of the Yearby the American Public Transit Association. Tim Haile and AC Transit General Manager ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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27:30
All About BART – BART Board of Directors (Mark Foley)
How is BART truly enhancing its customers’ experience? On this episode of On the Patio, Tim Haile and Mark Foley, BART Vice President, District 2 Director (Eastern Contra Costa Coun...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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44:09
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)
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:57
Transit Leaders in Contra Costa County (Part 1) — LAVTA, Tri Delta Transit, WestCAT, and County Connection (Christy Wegener, Rashidi Barnes, Rob Thompson, and Bill Churchill)
How do Contra Costa County’s different transit agencies work together to improve service? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Tim Haile is joined by Executive Director of Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Christy Wegener, CEO of...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:34
Environmental Impacts – Association of Environmental Professionals and EPD Solutions (Konnie Dobreva and Megan Macias)
How can transportation planning measure a project’s environmental impacts? On this episode of On the Patio, Tim Haile and EPD Solutions Director of Technical Services Megan Macias are int...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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41:37
Aviation – Contra Costa County Director of Airports (Greg Baer)
How do we incorporate air travel into future transportation planning? On this episode of On the Patio, host Tim Haile and Contra Costa County Director of Airports
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:39
Public Sector Accountability – Citizens Advisory Committee (Jared Asch)
How do we ensure the public is represented in CCTA processes? In this episode of On the Patio, host Tim Haile and Chair of CCTA Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Jared Asch discuss the signif...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:22
Travel Behavior — CCTA (Stephanie Hu) and Convey (Rebecca Krawiec and Nicole Hilaire, Ph.D.)
How do people want to travel, now and in the future? On the new episode of On the Patio, host Tim Haile and guests CCTA Director of Projects Stephanie Hu, Convey Managing...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:10
Post Pandemic Shifts — Newmark (Kam Schroeder)
How has the pandemic impacted transportation? On the new episode of On the Patio, host Tim Haile and guest Kam Schroeder discuss the long-term outlook of how the pandemic has shifted market, retail, and sales tax revenue trends, affecting workf...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:10
STEM Education for Transportation Careers — Bay Area LEEDS (April Treece)
This week host Tim Haile chats with guest April Treece about the importance of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in schools. April Treece is the Executive Director of the non-profit Bay Area LEEDS (Linking Education and Econ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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54:44
Waterfront Transportation — SF Bay Water Emergency Transportation Authority (Seamus Murphy)
Welcome to the sixth episode of On The Patio! In today’s after-hours discussion, Tim Haile chats with guest Seamus Murphy, the Executive Director of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA). Tim and Seamus disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:57
What's Next at Metropolitan Transportation Commission — MTC (Andrew Fremier)
Tim Haile’s guest for episode five of his On the Patio podcast is Andrew Fremier, the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Andrew discusses how the transportation industry invests in local revenue opportunitie...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:16
Presto — Beep (Joe Moye)
On the 4th Episode of On the Patio podcast, Tim chats with Joe Moye, CEO of Beep Inc. Tim and Joe discuss CCTA’s partnership with Beep and Bishop Ranch to explore how low-speed, autonomous, electric, and shared vehicles can enhance existing mob...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:52
Mobility for All — Choice in Aging (Debbie Toth)
In the third episode of On the Patio Podcast, Tim Haile chats with Debbie Toth, the Chief Executive Officer for the nonprofit organization Choice in Aging. One of the greatest barriers for independence for veterans, seniors, and people with dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:58
Street Smarts — 511 Contra Costa (Kirsten Riker & Carl Clement)
On the second episode of On the Patio Podcast, host Tim Haile speaks with Kirsten Riker and Carl Clement from 511 Contra Costa about how they are creating safe streets throughout Contra Costa County with the goal of no more serious or fatal inj...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:03
What's Next at Contra Costa Transit Authority — CCTA (Chris Kelley)
On the first episode of On the Patio, host Tim Haile speaks with Chris Kelley, Council Member of the City of Hercules and the Board Chair at Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA). Tim and Chris provide an early look at the innov...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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25:10