Shifting Ears Valley Metro

Staying healthy while working! In this episode, hosts Juliana and Ricky talk with Tammie Whitfield and Linda Raben from Human Resources about the benefits of the agency’s Health and Wellness program and how you can participate.

In this episode of Shifting Ears, hosts Juliana and Ricard chat with one of the newest members of the Operations team. Deputy Chief of Rail Operations Chris Ramirez talks about his plans to increase collaboration between Bus and Rail as well as how he’s enjoying his time in Arizona so far.

This episode of Shifting Ears is fire! 🔥 Our hosts Juliana and Brittany talk with Emergency Manager Jon Dootson and Captain Rob McDade from the Phoenix Fire Department to learn how Valley Metro and Phoenix Fire worked together for a joint safety exercise over the I-17 rail bridge.

In this episode of Shifting Ears, hosts Brittany and Juliana do a deep dive into the once in a
decade transition of bus contractors. First, they speak with Dave Todd of Keolis North America to learn more about the new operations contractor. Then, they sit down with Deputy Chief of Bus and Paratransit Operations Tom Young, who explains all the hard work that goes into this transition.

For the milestone 50th episode, hosts Brittany and Juliana are highlighting heroes from across Valley Metro. Learn about their quick thinking and how they jumped into action during emergency situations to keep our riders safe and even save lives.

In this episode of Shifting Ears, hosts Brittany and Juliana sit down with two of our newest executives, Chief Transportation Officer Michael Pal and Chief Maintenance Officer Darren Curry. Learn about their plans for Valley Metro and how they’re enjoying their time in Arizona so far.