Transition to Zero

Show Notes: Hurricane Michael and Transportation Resilience Episode Overview: In this episode, Jared Schnader shares his firsthand experience as a co-owner of a non-emergency medical transportation company during Hurricane Michael in October 2018. He discusses the challenges faced by transportation and healthcare services in the aftermath of the storm, the operational changes implemented, and the...

Link to Guidebook: https://drpt.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DRPT_MTF-Guidebook_FINAL_PRINT.pdf Keywords   zero emissions, transit planning, BRT, guidebook, workforce development, emissions reduction, financial tools, Kimley Horn, transportation equity, decarbonization   Summary   In this episode of Transition to Zero, host Jared Schnader speaks with John Jackson, a transit planner at K...

### Show Notes: Transition to Zero Podcast Episode with Paul Comfort **Host:** Jared Schnader   **Guest:** Paul Comfort, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Modaxo, Transit Unplugged Podcast and TV Show Host, Bestselling Author --- **Introduction (00:18 - 01:39)**   **Host Introduction:** Jared Schnader, Bus Lead for CalSTART.   **Guest Introduction:** Paul Comfort, over 30 years o...

### Show Notes for Episode: Transition to Zero **Host:** Jerge Schneider, BUS Team Leader, CalSTART   **Guest:** Mark Hoffman, Auburn University --- **Introduction:** - Host: Jared Schnader from CalSTART - Guest: Mark Hoffman from Auburn University **Main Topics Discussed:** 1. **Introduction to Mark Hoffman:**    - Background in vehicle energy systems.    - Experience at Clemson's International C...

Here are the show notes from the provided transcript: --- **Host: Jared Schnader (00:03.086)**   - **Introduction**:     - Jared Schnader, host of "Transition to Zero," welcomes everyone to the episode.     - He leads the bus team at Calstart, a national nonprofit consulting organization.     - Jared expresses gratitude to Brad Miller, CEO of Pinellas Suncoast Transit in St. Petersburg, Florida, f...

Here are the notes from the provided transcript:   Email Address for Jerry Miller: jmiller@us-energy.com - **Introduction by Jared Schnader**: Jared welcomes everyone to another episode of Transition to Xero. He leads the bus team at CalSTART, a National Nonprofit Technical Consulting Organization. He highlights infrastructure as a barrier to the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. - **Introductio...

**Show Notes: Transition to Zero - Episode Highlights**     ** Introduction:* *   - Host: J ared Schnader , Bus Team Lead at CalSTART   - Guest: Henry Lukasik, Director of Maintenance at Pinellas Suncoast Transit, St. Petersburg, Florida     **Discussion Highlights:* *     1. **Evolution of Heavy Equipment Maintenance:* *      - Lukasik discusses the evolution of heavy equipment maintenance, focus...

### Podcast Episode Summary: **Guest:** David J Carol, COO of APTA   **Host:** Jared Schnader   **Topic:** Addressing Challenges in Bus Procurement and OEM Attrition   APTA White Book https://www.apta.com/research-technical-resources/standards/procurement/apta-bts-bpg-gl-001-13/ Key Points: - **Introduction to APTA (American Public Transportation Association):**   - Represents public transportatio...

I had the pleasure of speaking with John walsh, President of the Americas for EO Charging. John has worked in the bus industry for decades, running numerous companies and most recently was at Proterra where he oversaw the bus division, battery division, and the power division at various times.  The EO Charging technology is a software layer that can improve uptime with charges and can proactively...

Based on the provided transcript, here are the show notes for the podcast episode: --- **Podcast Title:** Transition to Zero **Episode Title:** Zeroing in on ZEBs: Exploring the State of Zero Emission Buses **Host(s):** Jared Schnader **Date:** 2/29/2024 --- **Introduction:** In this episode of Transition to Zero, host Jared Schnader welcomes Mike Hynes, the national program manager for Transit at...

The episode of Transition to Zero podcast features an insightful conversation between host Jared Schnader and Dan Raudebaugh, CEO of CTE Center for Transportation and the Environment. Raudebaugh shares his extensive experience in the field, spanning nearly 30 years, and delves into the mission and work of CTE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clean transportation technologies. **Key...

Show Notes: Transitioning Transit Fleets to Zero Emissions   John Havrilla from Wendel , an architectural andengineering firm with an area of focus on facilities upgrades, discusses various aspects of transitioning transit fleets to alternative fuels, focusing on the challenges and solutions encountered in the process. There was a discussion around first responder training and battery fires. Wende...

In the season finale of Transition to Zero, host  Jared Schnader reflects on the inaugural season, sharing insights on the inspiration behind the podcast, unexpected challenges, and the most impactful conversations. Jared discusses how the role of policies, legislation, and technological advances shape the future of zero-emission transit. He also highlights personal favorites and key learnings fro...

Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet systems, brought to you in partnership with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and non-profit technical consultancy CALSTART. In this seven-part series, host Jared Schnader  and the special guests presenting at the CTAA webina...

Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet systems, brought to you in partnership with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and non-profit technical consultancy CALSTART. In this 7-part series, host  Jared Schnader  and the special guests presenting at the CTAA webinars...

Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet systems, brought to you in partnership with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and non-profit technical consultancy CALSTART. In this 7-part series, host  Jared Schnader  and the special guests presenting at the CTAA webinars...

Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet systems, brought to you in partnership with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and non-profit technical consultancy CALSTART. In this 7-part series, host  Jared Schnader and the special guests presenting at the CTAA webinars a...

Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet systems, brought to you in association with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and the eminent non-profit technical consultancy, CALSTART. In this 7-part series, host  Jared Schnader and the special guests presenting at the CT...

Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet systems, brought to you in association with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and the eminent non-profit technical consultancy, CALSTART. In this 7-part series, host Jared Schnader and the special guests presenting at the CTA...

In this episode of Transition to Zero, hosted by Jared Schnader , Duncan Woodbury discusses the intersection of cyber security and transit infrastructure, highlighting vulnerabilities and shedding light on the steps to mitigate them. Duncan is the CEO and President of Liberas , a cyber-security firm specifically honed in on utilities and their essential connection points. Key Points: Unmasking Thr...

In this episode with talk with Karl Gnadt from Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District in Champaign, IL and Kirt Conrad from Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) about their deployments of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses.  While Kirt had installed a storage tank for fuel to be trucked in, Karl took a different approach by building out a facility that can produce its own Hydrogen utilizin...

Host: Jared Schnader , Senior Director, Bus Initiative Leader at CALSTART Guests:   Clinton Bench , Director of Fleet and Transit at UCLA , and Sharad Agarwal , Chief Operating Officer at Onward Podcast Summary: In this episode, Jared Schnader discusses the future of autonomous vehicles (AVs), the intersection of electric and hydrogen vehicles, and the technological advancements in transportation...

In this episode of the Transition to Zero podcast, host Jared Schnader talks with Alex Roman , Executive Editor of METRO Magazine , about the magazine's impact on the transit industry and the push towards zero emissions. The conversation also touches on the future of Metro Magazine, the undercurrents in the transit industry, the importance of transit as a career path, and the challenges of workfor...

In this episode, "Zero Emission Cutaways: The Hurdles and Opportunities" of the "Transition to Zero" podcast with Jared Schnader, Joe Meer and Frank Dopp provide a comprehensive overview of the battery electric cutaway market. They delve into their research findings on the state of the industry, its potential, and the associated challenges. Meer, the Director of Cooperative Purchasing Programs at...

Episode title: The Challenges of Transition to Zero Emission Buses in Rural Areas Guest: Scott Bogren , Executive Director of the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Topics discussed: The challenges of transitioning to zero emission buses in rural areas, including range limitations, lack of charging infrastructure, and political opposition How CTAA is working to help its members...