Thinking Out of the Box to Build New Transit Models with John Andoh METROspectives

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, John Andoh, former
Hele-On Mass Transit Administrator/GM John Andoh joins METRO’s Executive Editor
Alex Roman.



Topics include:


The experience of running public transit on the island.
Rebuilding and reconnecting transit’s relationship with the community.
Partnering to build new mobility models.
Zero-Fare public transit.



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⏱ Timestamps ⏱

0:00 Intro

:48 Life on the Island

1:21 Wearing Multiple Hats for Multiple Agencies

2:20 Rebuilding Transit Agencies

4:15 The Power of Community Engagement

6:20 Internal vs External Rebranding Efforts

8:22 Unique Challenges on the Island

11:20 How Small Agencies Can Rebuild Fleets

13:10 Going 100% Zero Emissions

14:40 Operating Transit Near an Active Volcano

15:45 Building New Mobility Models

17:55 How Innovation Can Save Money

18:20 Re-engaging to Build a New Master Plan

20:15 What New Mobility Model Works Best and Where

22:25 Zero Fares