On the Patio

May 30 2024
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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.

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Pioneering Autonomous Transit – Glydways and CCTA (Gokul Hemmady and Stephanie Hu)

May 30 2024 49 mins  
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 Stephanie Hu, CCTA Director of Projects. They dive into the multiple benefits of Glydways’ Dynamic Personal Microtransit system—a game changing, innovative mobility solution to reduce congestion—whic

Prioritizing Transit with AC Transit – AC Transit General Manager (Michael Hursh)

May 16 2024 27 mins  
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 Michael Hursh discuss AC Transit’s leadership in running zero emissions buses in areas with the poorest air quality, working with operator unions to make buses safer, and developing the large-s

All About BART – BART Board of Directors (Mark Foley)

May 02 2024 44 mins  
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 County) and frequent BART rider, speak about how important BART service is for the region — even for those who don’t take transit. Hear what actions BART takes to make trips safer and cleaner as well a

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)

Apr 18 2024 43 mins  
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 Bil

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)

Apr 05 2024 39 mins  
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 Tri Delta Transit Rashidi Barnes, General Manager of Western Contra Costa Transit Authority (WestCAT) Rob Thompson, and General Manager o

Environmental Impacts – Association of Environmental Professionals and EPD Solutions (Konnie Dobreva and Megan Macias)

Dec 28 2023 41 mins  
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 interviewed by AEP Executive Vice President and EPD Solutions VP of Environmental Planning Konnie Dobreva. They speak about new approaches to measure the environmental impact of transportation and d

Aviation – Contra Costa County Director of Airports (Greg Baer)

Nov 16 2023 45 mins  
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 Greg Baer speak about how our two general aviation airports — Buchanan Field Airport and Byron Airport — serve the county by creating jobs, providing STEM education programs, supporting emergency services, and so much

Public Sector Accountability – Citizens Advisory Committee (Jared Asch)

Nov 09 2023 43 mins  
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 significant role the CAC plays in holding cities in Contra Costa County accountable for the money they spend on housing developments and where their transportation dollars are going to mitigate conge

Travel Behavior — CCTA (Stephanie Hu) and Convey (Rebecca Krawiec and Nicole Hilaire, Ph.D.)

Oct 27 2023 46 mins  
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 Partner Rebecca Krawiec, and Convey’s Nicole Hilaire, Ph.D. discuss “people-centered planning,” or how to use robust, individualized public engagement to understand what motivates residents to make certain m

Post Pandemic Shifts — Newmark (Kam Schroeder)

Oct 12 2023 44 mins  
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 workforce real estate portfolios and investments in transportation. Kam is the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Newmark, a comme