Shifting Ears

This week, we're diving into the mysterious and magical world of payroll. Communications Intern, Kiarra Spottsville, sat down with Payroll Supervisor, Becky Green, to crunch the numbers on what really goes on in the finance department at Valley Metro. Spoiler: the magic is actually a lot of hard work.

Turkey Day is upon us! Because all the usual opportunities to show our fellow colleagues some gratitude haven't been possible this year, we thought it was a perfect time to look back at all the funny stories we've acquired over the years and make each other laugh a little. Happy Thankgiving from all of us at Valley Metro. Guest stories, in order of appearance: Dane Ryals - Marketing Program Coordi...

If there's anyone at Valley Metro who understands what it really means to shift gears, it's one of the agency's original pioneers, Director of Capital and Service Development, Wulf Grote. Listen as Brittany and Madeline get the story of how public transportation in the Phoenix Metro Area had to fight for its moment and how that grit has prepared us for the best that's yet to come.

Fall is here which means we finally get to announce our newest Spotlight Artist for Artsline! Listen as Brittany and Madeline chat about what's new with the program and stay tuned for a sit-down interview with artist, Tato Caraveo, as we learn more about his inspiration & process. Click to learn more about Artsline . To see more of Tato's work, visit his website or follow him on Instagram .

Something big is happening in Downtown Phoenix and it's not just a drop in temperature. Listen as Brittany and Madeline discuss the kickoff of South Central Downtown Hub construction and hear from Transportation Planner, Becky Santiago, about the exciting future of Central Station.

Today on the podcast, Brittany and Madeline take your questions directly to Valley Metro's CEO, Scott Smith. Listen as they get the scoop on Scott's favorite sports teams, his go-to travel spots, and his take on the future of transit.

This week, Brittany and Madeline learn more about a new Valley Metro initiative called Hatchback Fashions. Get to know two of the Customer Experience Coordinators (CECs) behind the program, Wynita Terry and Kyle Angelini, as they share what life is like out on the alignment.

This week, Brittany and Madeline sit down with Valley Metro Director of Security, Safety and Quality Assurance, Adrian Ruiz, to revisit the Tempe Town Lake Train Derailment in hopes of learning how an incident like this can help prepare us for the future.

Join hosts Brittany Hoffman and Madeline Phipps as they look at how the transit industry is handling the pandemic around the globe. Then our producer, Mathr de Leon sits down with Valley Metro leaders, Scott Wisner and Rob Rosenberg, to learn more about the COVID response from the front line.

Valley Metro is proud to present Shifting Ears, a conversation about the ever-changing world of transit in Greater Phoenix and beyond. Join hosts Brittany Hoffman and Madeline Phipps as they discuss industry and agency-related news and get to know the voices that make up Valley Metro's incredible staff.