Parhaat Public Transport Podcastit (2024)

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Aline Frantzen - Chief Operating Officer at Metro Trains Melbourne 37:52

4M ago37:52

37:52

Aline Frantzen is the Chief Operating Officer at Metro Trains Melbourne. In this episode of the Women Who Move Nations podcast proudly sponsored by NEC, Aline joins host Michelle Batsas, and dives deep into her rich international experience and her leadership in enhancing Melbourne's public transport. Aline shares insights from managing diverse tra…

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Dr Dia Adhikari Smith - Research Academic Decarbonising Heavy Vehicles, University of Queensland 36:41

5M ago36:41

36:41

Dr Dia Adhikari Smith is a leading research academic at the University of Queensland. In this episode of the Women Who Move Nations podcast, proudly sponsored by NEC, Dia talks to guest host and one of PTAANZ’s Emerging Mobility Leaders, Caitlin Mowatt, about her significant contributions to the decarbonisation of transport through her extensive wo…

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Trudi Mares - Deputy Secretary, Transport for NSW 41:18

5M ago41:18

41:18

Trudi Mares is the Deputy Secretary at Transport for NSW. In this episode of the Women Who Move Nations podcast, proudly sponsored by NEC, Trudi talks to host Michelle Batsas about transformative changes in NSW transport. Trudi delves into enhancing network reliability to increase patronage, with a strong focus on equitable access. Trudi shares her…

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The Hon. Minister Williams MP - Minister for Public Transport and Active Modes 52:21

6M ago52:21

52:21

The Hon. Minister Williams MP is Victoria's Minister for Public Transport and Active Modes and shares her fascinating journey from practicing law to becoming a key political figure in Victoria, with host Michelle Batsas. With a remit that includes driving major public transport infrastructure initiatives, like the Metro Tunnel, she advocates daily …

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Cassie Hames - Programmer at Sage Automation 36:41

6M ago36:41

36:41

Cassie Hames is a programmer at SAGE Automation who has lived experienced as a professional with impaired vision. She discusses her role at SAGE with host, Michelle Batsas, including the development of the See Me app which enhances public transport accessibility for users with impaired vision, and shares her personal journey proving her detractors …

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Stacey van der Putten - Director Public Transport and Active Modes, Auckland Transport and PTAANZ Board Director 45:20

7M ago45:20

45:20

Stacey van der Putten is the Director Public Transport and Active Modes at Auckland Transport and a PTAANZ Board Director. A trailblazer in the transportation industry, Stacey delves into her journey of integrating private sector expertise into public transport with host Michelle Batsas, emphasising the significance of inclusive leadership and effe…

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Michelle Sheppard - Senior Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Victoria's Department of Transport and Planning 1:02:10

7M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Michelle Sheppard is a Senior Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning. In her transparent and vulnerable conversation with host Michelle Batsas, Michelle details her personal and professional journey as a transgender woman in the transport industry. Reflecting on her own experiences struggling with identit…

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Kylie Gorham - Senior Product Manager at NEC Australia 47:46

7M ago47:46

47:46

Kylie Gorham is a SeniorProduct Manager at NEC Australia. In her interview with host Michelle Batsas,Kylie talks about the innovative edge of public transport. Listen as theyunpack the impact of technology on operational intelligence and passengerexperience. Kylie shares her career journey and insights, including theimportance of travelling to diff…

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Mel Barber - Managing Director at NEC New Zealand 43:22

8M ago43:22

43:22

This episode of PTAANZ’s Women Who Move Nationspodcast features Mel Barber, Managing Director at NEC New Zealand. Guest hosted by Rowan Selwood-Eyles, Public Transport Advisor at Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency and PTAANZ Emerging Mobility Leader, Mel discusses her transformational leadership approach in the industry as she touches on public transpo…

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Dr Nicole Kalms - Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Monash University XYX Lab, Victoria 36:04

8M ago36:04

36:04

In the third episode of Season 7 of the Women Who Move Nations podcast proudly sponsored by NEC, your host Michelle Batsas welcomes Dr Nicole Kalms, Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Monash University XYX Lab. Dr Kalms shares her ground-breaking work on gender-inclusive urban design, diving into the challenges girls, women and gender…

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Ishra Baksh - Executive Director Strategic Insights and Transformation, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland 45:45

9M ago45:45

45:45

In this episode of Women Who Move Nationsproudly sponsored by NEC, Michelle Batsas interviews Ishra Baksh, Executive Director Strategic Insights and Transformation at Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads. Ishra and Michelle discuss the fusion of technology, diversity, and leadership in transforming transport and mobility, and Ishra s…

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Veronica O. Davis - Transportation Nerd and Author 46:19

9M ago46:19

46:19

Welcome back to the Women Who Move Nations podcast with your host Michelle Batsas. In the first episode of season 7, proudly sponsored by NEC, we welcome Veronica O. Davis, a pioneering voice in public transport and author of "Inclusive Transportation – a Manifesto for repairing divided communities." Veronica discusses the essence of equitable tran…

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Natalie Reiter - Deputy Secretary of Strategy and Precincts, Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria 50:44

1y ago50:44

50:44

Join us for this milestone episode of the PTAANZ Women Who Move Nations podcast! This is episode 50 and we've been lucky enough to talk to Natalie Reiter, Deputy Secretary of Strategy and Precincts at the Department of Transport and Planning. Natalie shares her invaluable insights on the future of public transport, emphasising the need to increase …

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Natasha Zulkifli - Founder Director, Women In Rail Malaysia 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

33:32

Natasha Zulkfili is a globally recognised change-maker in thepublic transport sector. Her inspiring career includes studying in Kuala Lumpur, New Zealand and London, extensive experience in Malaysian public transport, running the Malaysia-Europe Forum (MEF) and representing Malaysia on USAID and ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) initiativ…

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Lauren Streifer, Chief Executive, Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand 35:09

1+ y ago35:09

35:09

Get to know PTAANZ’s new Chief Executive, Lauren Streifer, in her inspiring interview with Michelle Batsas, Executive Director of Future Mobility at the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning and a PTAANZ Ambassador. Lauren has built an incredible career by getting to know as many people as possible, creating a diverse network of mentors an…

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Joanne McDonald, Chief Legal and Risk Officer, Kelsian Group 31:18

1+ y ago31:18

31:18

Joanne (Jo) McDonald is the Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Kelsian Group, Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, which also has bus operations in Singapore, London and the Channel Islands. Jo shares unmissable advice on developing strategic influencing and management skills, how she has built a sustaina…

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Kat Stapleton, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Rail 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

Katarzyna (Kat) Stapleton is the Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Rail, the integrated customer and rail infrastructure business that manages Queensland's railways and train services. Kat has an inspiring discussion with Sally Stannard, PTAANZ Chair and Deputy Director-General (Translink) at the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Road…

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Stephanie Speck - Chief Communications and Experience Officer, Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria 34:50

2y ago34:50

34:50

Stephanie Speck is the Chief Communications and Experience Officer at the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning. In her interview with Judith Sturman, Executive Group Manager of Transport Canberra and a PTAANZ Board Director, Stephanie talks about her incredible career spanning 23 countries and what excites her about her current role. Step…

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Alana Newbrook, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, SYSTRA ANZ 39:19

2y ago39:19

39:19

Alana Newbrook is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of SYSTRA ANZ. In her interview with Michelle Batsas, Executive Director of Future Mobility at the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, Alana shares how she’s harnessing SYSTRA's global insights and applying them to Australia and New Zealand’s public transport sector. Al…

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Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

The Hon Catherine King is Australia’s Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government and the first woman to hold the transport portfolio at the national government level. In her interview with member host Michelle Batsas, Executive Director of Future Mobility at the Victorian Department of Transport, Minister King…

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Samantha Gain, Kaiwhakahaere Matua Metlink / General Manager Metlink, Greater Wellington Regional Council 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

Samantha Gain is Kaiwhakahaere Matua Metlink / General Manager of Metlink, the public transport agency for Greater Wellington Regional Council in New Zealand. She is interviewed by guest host Sally Stannard, Deputy Director-General (Translink) at Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads and Vice Chair of PTAANZ’s Board of Directors. Sam …

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Crissy Ditmore - Head of Public Policy, North America, Optibus 38:31

2y ago38:31

38:31

Crissy Ditmore is the Head of Public Policy, North America at Optibus, an end-to-end software platform for more equitable, sustainable, and efficient transport services. In her interview with member guest host Katie Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of Metro Tasmania and a PTAANZ Board Director, Crissy shares inspiring insights into how technology an…

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Judith Sturman, Executive Group Manager, Transport Canberra 41:37

2y ago41:37

41:37

Judith Sturman is the Executive Group Manager of Transport Canberra and a Board Director for the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ). In her interview with Michelle Batsas, Executive Director of Future Mobility at the Victorian Department of Transport, Judith analyses and shares lessons from her 30-year public transport care…

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Bonnie Crawford, General Manager & VP, Umo Mobility, Cubic Transportation Systems 42:20

2y ago42:20

42:20

Bonnie Crawford is the General Manager and Vice President of Umo Mobility, part of Cubic Transportation Systems. She is interviewed by guest host Sally Stannard, Deputy Director-General (Translink), Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland and Vice Chair of the PTAANZ Board of Directors. Bonnie shares her professional journey from the mai…

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Sue Chan, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ) 36:38

2y ago36:38

36:38

Sue Chan is currently acting as Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ). Her education and career have spanned across Asia-Pacific and Australia and she has worked with stakeholders worldwide. In her podcast interview with guest host Tabitha Carr, Marketing Specialist at Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus…

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Samantha Abeydeera, Executive Director Strategic Operations, Transport for NSW 54:05

2+ y ago54:05

54:05

Samantha Abeydeera is the Executive Director of Strategic Operations at Transport for NSW, one of Australia’s largest transport authorities. In her interview with Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), Sam shares unmissable insights into how she’s proven herself with outstand…

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Laura Shoaf, Chief Executive, West Midlands Combined Authority 41:28

2+ y ago41:28

41:28

Laura Shoaf is the Chief Executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority in the United Kingdom (UK). Laura is also Chair of the Urban Transport Group, the UK's network of city region transport authorities and she previously led Transport for West Midlands. In her interview with Michelle Batsas, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Asso…

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Sally Stannard, Deputy Director-General (Translink), Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland 38:24

2+ y ago38:24

38:24

Sally Stannard is a Deputy Director-General at the Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland and the head of Translink. Sally is also Vice-Chair of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ)’s Board of Directors. In her interview with Michelle Batsas, Chief Executive Officer of PTAANZ, Sally shares professional and p…

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Hiba Farès, Chief Executive Officer, RATP Dev 24:40

2+ y ago24:40

24:40

Hiba Farès is the Chief Executive Officer of RATP Dev, the global arm of RATP Group, the world's third-largest public transport operator. In her interview with Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), Hiba shares insights into her passion for public transport and customer exper…

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Dr Gillian Miles, Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner, National Transport Commission 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

30:33

Dr Gillian Miles is the Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Australia's lead agency for national land transport reform to support all Australian governments to improve safety, productivity, environmental outcomes and regulatory efficiency. Gill's impressive career includes three decades as a senior e…

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Dr Deborah Hume, National Manager, Multimodal and Innovation, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 37:17

2+ y ago37:17

37:17

Dr Deborah Hume is the National Manager of Multimodal and Innovation at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, the government organisation responsible for investing in, managing and regulating New Zealand’s land transport system. In her interview with Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (…

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Polly Trottenberg, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation 46:32

3y ago46:32

46:32

Polly Trottenberg is Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation. Polly joins host Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), for a comprehensive conversation ranging from the relationship between transportation and the political process to education, equit…

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Transport Associations Edition: Caroline Wilkie, CEO, ARA, Susan Harris, CEO, ITS Australia, Roz Chivers, Executive Director, BIC and Michelle Batsas, CEO, PTAANZ 57:06

3y ago57:06

57:06

Join this heartfelt discussion between four women leading Australia and New Zealand's peak transport associations: Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), Caroline Wilkie, Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Railway Association, Susan Harris, Chief Executive Officer of…

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Laura Hendricks, Chief Executive Officer, Transdev USA 29:42

3y ago29:42

29:42

Laura Hendricks is Chief Executive Officer of Transdev USA, where she oversees the operation of public transport systems in 200 cities and towns across the United States and is responsible for almost 13,000 team members across the organisation. Laura joins guest host Angé Anczewska, former General Manager of UITPANZ, to talk about the transition to…

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Katie Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Metro Tasmania 30:06

3y ago30:06

30:06

Katie Cooper has been Head of Transformation at Melbourne Airport, Head of Security at London Stanstead Airport and now she's Chief Executive Officer of Metro Tasmania. Katie is also a member of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ)'s Board of Directors. Katie joins guest host Angé Anczewska, former General Manager of UITP…

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Helen Williams, Executive General Manager, Specialty Engineering, SYSTRA Scott Lister 39:52

3y ago39:52

39:52

Helen Williams, the Executive General Manager of Specialty Engineering at SYSTRA Scott Lister joins guest host Angé Anczewska, the former General Manager of UITPANZ, for an empowering discussion about Helen’s exciting and varied career in engineering. Helen shares insights from her professional journey including her top tips on leadership, career p…

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Mayurie Gunatilaka, Group Leader NZ, Arup 41:13

3y ago41:13

41:13

Mayurie Gunatilaka, Group Leader NZ at Arup joins host Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), for a thought-provoking discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the public transport sector right now. Mayurie's national pride and values-driven career will inspire…

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Bonus episode: Michelle Batsas hosts a special episode of the threesixtyCITY podcast with guest Laura Chace, CEO of ITS America and co-founder of MobilityXX 32:59

3y ago32:59

32:59

In another bonus episode, Women Who Move Nations joins forces with threesixtyCITY, a podcast by NewCities that delves into the future of urban life. Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), interviews Laura Chace, the Chief Executive Officer of ITS America and co-founder of Mob…

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Stephanie Wiggins, Chief Executive Officer, LA Metro 43:37

3y ago43:37

43:37

Stephanie Wiggins, Chief Executive Officer of LA Metro joins Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), for an inspiring discussion covering Stephanie’s broad range of initiatives including putting customers at the centre of LA Metro’s pandemic recovery, preparing for the 2028 Ol…

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Bonus Episode: Michelle Batsas joins Paul Comfort’s Transit Unplugged podcast with Samantha Abeydeera, Catherine Baxter and Magda Robertson 55:13

3y ago55:13

55:13

In this bonus episode, Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ) and host of the Women Who Move Nations podcast, joins Transit Unplugged, the podcast hosted by Paul Comfort, the Chief Customer Officer at Trapeze Group, for a discussion about women in transport with Samantha Abeyd…

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Natasha Santha, Partner, L.E.K. Consulting 44:32

3y ago44:32

44:32

Natasha Santha, Partner at L.E.K. Consulting, joins Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), for an exciting discussion about decarbonisation and automation in public transport and the positive impacts these technologies will have on society. Natasha also shares the lessons she…

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Bonus Interview: Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ) 43:39

3y ago43:39

43:39

In this bonus episode of Women Who Move Nations, host Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), becomes the interviewee, as Magda Robertson, General Manager of Torrens Connect in Adelaide, finds out why Michelle loves being part of the public transport sector and what’s top of m…

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Magda Robertson, General Manager, Torrens Connect 40:07

3+ y ago40:07

40:07

Magda Robertson is the General Manager of Torrens Connect where she oversees Adelaide’s tram network and surrounding bus network. In her discussion with Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), Magda shares insights from her extensive operations experience in major transport ne…

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Laurence Batlle, Chairwoman of the Executive Board, RATP Dev 34:04

3+ y ago34:04

34:04

Laurence Batlle is Chairwoman of the Executive Board at RATP Dev, the international development arm of urban public transport operator RATP Group. In this role, Laurence oversees RATP Dev's 110 bus, metro, tram, railway, e-scooter and waterborne operations across 13 countries globally. In her interview with Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Offi…

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Lara Poloni, President, AECOM 42:58

3+ y ago42:58

42:58

Lara Poloni is the President of global infrastructure consulting firm, AECOM. Lara shares insights with host Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), from her extensive experience working on major transport infrastructure projects all over the world. Her love of cities and desi…

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Lauren Skiver, CEO/General Manager, SunLine Transit 47:30

3+ y ago47:30

47:30

Lauren Skiver is CEO and General Manager of SunLine Transit, a bus operator in California's Coachella Valley and a world-leader in decarbonising heavy vehicles. In her interview with Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), Lauren shares how she’s putting her organisation at th…

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Julie Mitchell, Deputy Director General, Policy, Planning and Investment, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland 31:50

3+ y ago31:50

31:50

Julie Mitchell, the Deputy Director General of Policy, Planning and Investment at Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), is passionate about innovation in public transport. Julie shares her vision and drive for shaping the best possible public transport services for Queensland now and into the future, which she says will involve…

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Megan Bourke-O’Neil, Deputy Secretary of Policy and Innovation, Department of Transport, Victoria 42:29

3+ y ago42:29

42:29

Megan Bourke-O’Neil, Deputy Secretary of Policy and Innovation at the Victorian Department of Transport, joins guest host Angé Anczewska, former General Manager of UITPANZ, in a heartfelt discussion about why public transport is so important to our communities. Megan shares that she loves working in a purpose-led field that can improve people’s qua…

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Jenny Chetwynd, Executive General Manager - Planning and Investment, Auckland Transport 43:59

3+ y ago43:59

43:59

Jenny Chetwynd, Executive General Manager of Planning and Investment at Auckland Transport is passionate about how public transport can shape people’s lifestyles and the impact she can have as a public transport leader. Jenny and host Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), di…

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Dr Josipa Petrunic, President & CEO, Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) 49:19

4y ago49:19

49:19

Dr Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), has a wide ranging discussion with host and UITPANZ Executive Director, Michelle Batsas, about the future of zero emissions transport, influencing decision makers to get initiatives funded and dealing with imposter syndrome. Be empowered…

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