Along The Lines

Connecticut Department of Transportation
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Along The Lines

Welcome to Along The Lines - a conversation hosted by CTDOT Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer as he engages the community and fellow transportation advocates to discuss how public transportation impacts your daily life in Connecticut. Join in as Ben and special guests explore current issues impacting travel across the state, and the future of Connecticut’s transportation system.

  1. Episode 52: Transit Oriented Development

    3 DIC

    Episode 52: Transit Oriented Development

    Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a key priority for the Connecticut DOT and is vital to revitalizing and strengthening communities. In this episode, we talk with Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati to explore the city’s remarkable transformation sparked by the new CTrail Hartford Line station. We’re also joined by Elise Greenberg, Transit Manager at the Connecticut DOT, who discusses how Meriden’s TOD success story serves as a blueprint for other initiatives across the state.

    23 min
  2. Episode 51: Customer Experience Action Plan 2024 Update

    7 NOV

    Episode 51: Customer Experience Action Plan 2024 Update

    In this episode, we hear from Dan Baker, CTDOT's Transportation Supervising Planner, who provides updates on the 26 actions from the 2023 Customer Experience Action Plan and introduces three new initiatives to improve bus and rail services. Michael Helta, Maryland Transit's Chief Customer Experience Officer, also joins us and shares how his agency enhances the rider experience. Tune in for valuable insights into public transit innovation and customer-focused improvements.

    23 min
  3. Episode 50: Public Transportation and Workforce Development

    1 OCT

    Episode 50: Public Transportation and Workforce Development

    This episode explores workforce development's vital role in strengthening regional economies by focusing on people rather than individual employers. Join us for a discussion with Carita Ducre from the American Public Transportation Association as we explore the connection between public transportation and its contribution to a robust economy and employment. We also examine how workforce development can improve public transit systems through employee training, development opportunities, and more.

    21 min

  4. 10 SEPT

    Episode 49: Stand Down 2024 - Serving Those Who Served

    Connecticut's annual Stand Down event, happening Sept. 20th, provides essential services for veterans, National Guard members, Reserve members, and their families. This one-stop resource event offers support from state and federal agencies, nonprofits, and veteran organizations. Retired Brigadier General Ron Welch, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, and Blake Roberts, CTDOT Transportation Planner, join us to discuss how Stand Down supports those who have served our nation.

    23 min
  5. Episode 48: Hartford Mobility Study

    13 AGO

    Episode 48: Hartford Mobility Study

    In this episode, we examine the Connecticut Department of Transportation's final report of the Greater Hartford Mobility Study. This community-driven initiative was developed to reimagine and reconnect neighborhoods for enhanced mobility throughout Greater Hartford.  Join us as we speak with Kim Lesay, Bureau Chief of Policy and Planning, and Kevin Burnham, Transportation Supervising Engineer at CTDOT, to explore this visionary plan for creating a vibrant, sustainable, and multimodal transportation network.

    20 min
  6. Episode 47: Equity in Urban Planning and Transportation

    16 JUL

    Episode 47: Equity in Urban Planning and Transportation

    In this episode, we dive into the critical role of social equity in shaping communities where everyone can thrive and participate. Discover how the CTDOT is committed to creating vibrant communities with cleaner environments, affordable housing, reliable public transportation, and more. Tune in to learn how social equity fosters a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our special guest, Taiwo Jaiyeoba, National Director of Bus Rapid Transit at Lochner Engineering, shares his valuable insights on this topic.

    21 min
  7. Episode 46: Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Vessel’s 75th Anniversary

    4 JUN

    Episode 46: Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Vessel’s 75th Anniversary

    Join us in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Chester-Hadlyme ferry's vessel, the Selden III. We will explore the ferry’s rich history and discuss how it continues to connect communities across the Connecticut River.  Special guests Captain John F. Kennedy, ferry captain from the CTDOT, and Lynn Wilkinson, President and Communications Chair from Friends of Gillette Castle State Park, will share their insights on the history and ongoing community impact of the Chester-Hadlyme ferry.

    20 min
  8. Episode 45: Drive Less CT Climate Challenge

    22 ABR

    Episode 45: Drive Less CT Climate Challenge

    It’s time for the Drive Less CT Climate Challenge, kicking off on Earth Day, April 22nd. Since 2018, this initiative, led by CTDOT in collaboration with CTrides, has seen impressive results in raising awareness and promoting sustainable transportation. Tune in to discover more about the challenge, its environmental benefits, and how to participate with our guests, Russell McDermott from CTrides and Liam Cawley from the CT Science Center.

    20 min
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Welcome to Along The Lines - a conversation hosted by CTDOT Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer as he engages the community and fellow transportation advocates to discuss how public transportation impacts your daily life in Connecticut. Join in as Ben and special guests explore current issues impacting travel across the state, and the future of Connecticut’s transportation system.

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    Connecticut Department of Transportation
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodios
    52
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