On the Move with MV Transportation

MV Transportation

Welcome to On the Move, a limited-series podcast from MV Transportation exploring the people, ideas, and innovations shaping public transportation. Each episode highlights challenges and opportunities—from accessibility and equity to sustainability, safety, and the future of mobility—through conversations with transit professionals and community leaders. Whether you’re a rider, policymaker, or industry insider, On the Move shows how better transit helps communities move forward.

Episodes

  1. Jul 6

    Microtransit Success in Decatur - On the Move - Ep. 3

    In this episode of MV On the Move, host Nikki Frinney sits down with Lacie Elzy, Director of Economic & Community Development for the City of Decatur, Illinois, and Jason Beevis, MV Transportation's Vice President of Microtransit, to explore the success of Decatur Microtransit. They discuss how flexible, on-demand transit is improving access to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services while supporting economic growth and creating a more connected community. Plus, hear lessons learned from launching one of the nation's fastest-growing microtransit services and what its success means for the future of mobility.

  2. Jun 18

    The Importance of Partnerships in Transit – Baltimore

    This episode of MV On the Move is about partnership. When something unexpected happens, having trusted partners who can step in, communicate clearly, and help keep operations moving makes all the difference. Leaders from MV and our partner agency in Baltimore share how strong relationships and teamwork come into play during challenging moments. Rather than focusing on any single issue, the conversation centers on how teams collaborate, support frontline staff, and make sound decisions under pressure. It also touches on the importance of planning ahead, choosing partners and technology that are flexible, experienced, reliable, and designed with people in mind. Looking forward, the episode explores how transit agencies can better prepare for what’s next by working with partners who understand their operations, adapt quickly, and put people first. At its core, this is a story about why good partnerships matter most when things don’t go perfectly, and how working together helps agencies stay focused on what really matters: serving their communities.

  3. Jun 1

    MV on the Move - Feysan Lodde - Ep. 1

    In our very first podcast episode, MV Transportation co-founder Feysan Lodde shares the remarkable story of how she and Alex Lodde built MV from a single paratransit vehicle into one of the largest passenger transportation companies in America. Join us as Feysan reflects on the early days, the challenges and milestones along the way, what MV has meant to her and her family, and what it has been like watching the company grow and evolve over the past 51 years. It's a heartfelt conversation about vision, perseverance, and the legacy that continues to drive MV forward.

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Welcome to On the Move, a limited-series podcast from MV Transportation exploring the people, ideas, and innovations shaping public transportation. Each episode highlights challenges and opportunities—from accessibility and equity to sustainability, safety, and the future of mobility—through conversations with transit professionals and community leaders. Whether you’re a rider, policymaker, or industry insider, On the Move shows how better transit helps communities move forward.

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