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Stop Requested

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ABQ Ride
Transit
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ETA Transit
Paratransit
National Transit Database
MARTA
Public Transit
Mass Transit Magazine
Tarta
Information
Miami-Dade County
Pedestrian Safety
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Electrification
Artemis Technologies
Mental Health
ADA (americans With Disabilities Act)

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 episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Frank White III, former CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and founder and managing partner of Praxis Advisors Group. Frank reflects on leading KCATA t... more

In this episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Anthony Trasatti, co-founder and CEO of Ontra Mobility. Anthony shares how his work in operations research and the MARTA Reach pilot led to building an AI-powered platfo... more

In this episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Shofi Ull Azum, Chief Planning and Development Officer at Cherriots in Salem, Oregon. Shofi shares how the agency uses community feedback, rider data, and operational ex... more

In this episode of Stop Requested, I sit down with Kristin Taylor, Senior Director of UX at MBTA and Chief Experience Officer for Transit Ops. We explore the importance of designing transit technology around the full rider journey rather than just fo... more

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Hunter Abel
Project Manager and Transit Lead at Modern Mobility Partners
Modern Mobility Partners (MMP)
Episode: Matching Transit Service to Real Needs with Hunter Abel
Jolene Molitoris
Former administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration; former director of the Ohio Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Episode: Leading Rail Safety Through Collaboration with Jolene Molitoris
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

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Christian Londono
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Levi McCollum
Host of Stop Requested

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Managing America's Largest Paratransit Contract with Lou Ferri, General Manager at Transdev for RTC Las Vegas
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting in paratransit or public transportation?
His guidance emphasizes that paratransit is demanding and not for the faint of heart, the importance of asking questions, maintaining a clear personal 'why,' and continuously learning and adapting to serve riders.
Managing America's Largest Paratransit Contract with Lou Ferri, General Manager at Transdev for RTC Las Vegas
Q: What are some of the biggest operational challenges you faced in Palm Beach County versus Las Vegas?
He contrasts growth-driven challenges in Palm Beach County with the scale and speed of change possible in Las Vegas, including the ability to implement changes more quickly on the private side and the importance of managing a large, complex fleet and service area.
Mass Transit Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Megan Perrero, on the Power of Transit Storytelling
Q: Can you share more about the two-sided approach to storytelling in transit, and how you balance industry insights with community impact?
Megan explains that storytelling in transit has both an industry-focused and a community-oriented side. Writing for peers involves sharing best practices and lessons learned, while community storytelling aims to show how these issues affect riders and local outcomes, ultimately informing and influencing system improvements.
Advancing Transit Safety with TSI Video’s Harry White
Q: Could you highlight a few projects TSI has completed that you're especially proud of?
Harry discusses the Charlotte Area Transit Authority partnership and how TSI's video helped in critical incidents, illustrating the reliability and clarity of their surveillance in real-world events.
Advancing Transit Safety with TSI Video’s Harry White
Q: How did you get started in the public transit industry?
Harry explains his transition from selling in-car video for police and his long tenure with Apollo Video before moving into transit with TSI Video, highlighting how experience in law enforcement tech informs his transit focus.

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What is Stop Requested about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Jolene Molitoris
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5. Leslie Keener
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