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Stop Requested

ETA Transit
ABQ Ride
Public Transportation
Transit
Tarta
Pedestrian Safety
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Miami-Dade County
Electrification
Albuquerque
Land Use Planning
BRT
Leadership In Public Transit
Customer Experience
E-Bikes / Micro-Mobility
Arterial Road Design
Mass Transit Magazine
Transit-Oriented Development
Metro Express
Miami-Dade County Transit
Sacramento Regional Transit (sacrt)

Stop Requested is a podcast hosted by Christian Londono and Levi McCollum, where they explore all things transit—from public transportation trends and innovations to the daily experiences of riders and transit professionals. Join them for insightful discussions, industry interviews, and a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and successes shaping the future of mobility. Whether you're a transi... more

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In this replay episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with John Maglio, Founder and CEO of ETA Transit, about building transit technology and trust over the long term. John explains how disciplined growth, reliability, an... more

In this episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Christy Wegener, Executive Director of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, also known as LAVTA. Christy shares how she found her way into transit from social ... more

In this episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Mark Hughes, founder and Principal Transit Experience Lead at Transit Experience Group and Chief Design Officer at Mark Hughes Creative. With a background in product des... more

In this episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Leslie Keener, Transit Director at ABQ RIDE, wrapping up a four part series on transit in Albuquerque. Leslie leads a multimodal system that includes fixed route service... more

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Recent Guests

Christy Wegener
Executive Director of Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAFTA)
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
Episode: Turning Data and Field Work into Better Transit with Christy Wegener
Mark Hughes
Founder and Principal Transit Experience Lead at Transit Experience Group; Chief Design Officer at Mark Hughes Creative
Transit Experience Group; Mark Hughes Creative
Episode: Designing for the Human Side of Transit with Mark Hughes
Leslie Keener
Transit Director, ABQ RIDE
ABQ RIDE (Albuquerque)
Episode: Turning Around the Culture at ABQ RIDE with Leslie Keener
Robert Romero
Transit Manager for Paratransit Operations, ABQ RIDE
ABQ RIDE
Episode: How ABQ RIDE is Delivering Better Customer Experience with Robert Romero
Bobby Sisneros
Deputy Director, ABQ Ride
ABQ Ride
Episode: Leading with Compassion at ABQ RIDE with Bobby Sisneros
Andrew DeGarmo
Principal Planner at ABQ Ride
ABQ Ride / City of Albuquerque
Episode: Redesigning ABQ RIDE's Network from the Ground Up with Andrew De Garmo
Paul Comfort
Chief Customer Officer at Modaxo; former CEO of MTA Maryland; host of Transit Unplugged
Modaxo
Episode: Paul Comfort on Leadership, Communication, and Finding Your X Factor
James Drake
Senior Manager of Service Planning at Sacramento Regional Transit
Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT)
Episode: Why Good Transit Planning Starts with Observation at SacRT with James Drake
Christina Villarreal
Executive Director of LIT (Latinos in Transit, rebranded to LIT)
LIT (Latinos in Transit)
Episode: Developing the Next Generation of Transit Leaders with Christina Villarreal

Hosts

Christian Londono
Host of Stop Requested
Levi McCollum
Host of Stop Requested

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Apple Podcasts
#217
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Apple Podcasts
#246
South Korea/Government

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Paul Comfort on Leadership, Communication, and Finding Your X Factor
Q: If you weren't in transit, what would you be doing?
He jokes about politics or a game show host, indicating leadership and public engagement as core, transferable interests.
Paul Comfort on Leadership, Communication, and Finding Your X Factor
Q: What book outside your own should every transit leader read?
Better Buses, Better Cities by Stephen Higashide, recommended as a practical leadership/resource text for transit executives.
Paul Comfort on Leadership, Communication, and Finding Your X Factor
Q: Favorite transit system to ride anywhere in the world and why?
He praises Vancouver TransLink for being elevated, fast, and frequent, reflecting a preference for systems that combine efficiency with user experience.
Steering CDTA’s Next Chapter with CEO Frank Annicaro
Q: What are the two biggest growth priorities for CDTA in the next five to ten years?
On-demand flex service as a gateway to transit and transit-oriented development to ensure development aligns with transit access, creating a sustainable growth path.
Steering CDTA’s Next Chapter with CEO Frank Annicaro
Q: How did your experience at MTA influence your approach at CDTA?
The scale and rigor at MTA taught me how to manage complex operations, but I've applied those lessons to a smaller, more collaborative environment where staff wear multiple hats and partnerships are essential.

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A transit-focused conversation series hosted by two industry observers that covers public transportation trends, leadership, technology, and rider experience. Episodes feature interviews with agency leaders, planners, and practitioners who share real-world trade-offs, implementation lessons, and how data, frontline training, and community engagement shape service quality. Sponsorships and case studies (e.g., CAD/AVL platforms and transit-focused tech) appear periodically, signaling a practical, practitioner-oriented angle. The show stands out for its breadth across agencies, depth on leadership and culture, and a willingness to explore both strategic redesigns and on-the-ground operations affecting riders and workers alike. For potential li... more

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1. Christy Wegener
2. Mark Hughes
3. Leslie Keener
4. Robert Romero
5. Bobby Sisneros
6. Andrew DeGarmo
7. Paul Comfort
8. James Drake

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