Episode 51
Get ready to party from LA to Vegas on Brightline West
Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest headlines in the transit industry.
Ferry systems across the U.S. are about to get an upgrade. The Federal Transit Administration has awarded $300 million in grants to modernize ferry systems across 14 states. Source: FTA
Vancouver's TransLink is one step closer to achieving its net zero emissions goals by converting the West Coast Express commuter rail to renewable diesel. This fuel comes from organic waste, such as cooking and vegetable oils. Source: TransLink
We're learning more about the high speed rail train that Brightline West will operate on its route between Las Vegas and the greater Los Angeles area. New renderings show the pet friendly train will also include a party car where guests can kick back and drink some champagne. Source: Brightline West
And Tech Mobility Conference MOVE America takes place this week in Austin, Texas. Transit Unplugged's Paul Comfort will be presenting on the five traits of a future transit leader. Source: MOVE America
This Transit Unplugged News Minute is being brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.
Transcript
Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest
Speaker:headlines in the transit industry.
Speaker:Ferry systems across the U.S.
Speaker:are about to get an upgrade.
Speaker:The Federal Transit Administration has awarded $300 million in grants to
Speaker:modernize ferry systems across 14 states.
Speaker:Vancouver's TransLink is one step closer to achieving its net zero emissions goals
Speaker:by converting the West Coast Express commuter rail to renewable diesel.
Speaker:This fuel comes from organic waste, such as cooking and vegetable oils.
Speaker:We're learning more about the high speed rail train that Brightline West
Speaker:will operate on its route between Las Vegas and the greater Los Angeles area.
Speaker:New renderings show the pet friendly train will also include a party car where guests
Speaker:can kick back and drink some champagne.
Speaker:And Tech Mobility Conference MOVE America takes place this week in Austin, Texas.
Speaker:Transit Unplugged's Paul Comfort will be presenting on the five
Speaker:traits of a future transit leader.
Speaker:This Transit Unplugged News Minute is being brought to you by Modaxo, passionate
Speaker:about moving the world's people.
Speaker:I'm Julie Gates.
