https://simplecast.com Infrastructure Momentum Makers We live in a world that never stops moving, where society depends on the constant flow of goods and people. This is all made possible by the marvels of our modern infrastructure, but who are the pioneers that bring order, processes and systems to keep us moving, and what can we learn from their insights? In Infrastructure Momentum Makers, host and strategy advisor Ratna Amin speaks with the movers and shakers at the intersection of the public, private, and civic sectors about the latest breakthroughs and developments in the world of infrastructure. From the future of our transportation systems to exploring the challenges presented by governance and compliance, you’ll hear from the industry leaders and the people behind infrastructure policy about the latest innovations revolutionizing our world. Infrastructure Momentum Makers presented by Ansarada is a must-hear podcast for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse and get the inside scoop on the latest major infrastructure projects. 2023 en Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 4 Dec 2024 16:09:49 +0000 https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com Infrastructure Momentum Makers https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a9c642c9-78ee-4dd3-98d0-b1ec7a0675ae/c832f280-4276-45a7-acd4-eed7300ab584/3000x3000/momentum-makers-ratna-amin-3000x3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com episodic We live in a world that never stops moving, where society depends on the constant flow of goods and people. This is all made possible by the marvels of our modern infrastructure, but who are the pioneers that bring order, processes and systems to keep us moving, and what can we learn from their insights? In Infrastructure Momentum Makers, host and strategy advisor Ratna Amin speaks with the movers and shakers at the intersection of the public, private, and civic sectors about the latest breakthroughs and developments in the world of infrastructure. From the future of our transportation systems to exploring the challenges presented by governance and compliance, you’ll hear from the industry leaders and the people behind infrastructure policy about the latest innovations revolutionizing our world. Infrastructure Momentum Makers presented by Ansarada is a must-hear podcast for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse and get the inside scoop on the latest major infrastructure projects. Ansarada false https://feeds.simplecast.com/RwUKHIeZ public sector, ansarada, compliance, governance, momentum makers, industry leaders, civic sector, policy, infrastructure, major projects, moderninfrastructure, private sector, ratna amin, innovations, transportation systems Ansarada stories@amazemedialabs.com 92611055-274c-4b70-bbd7-e0f3ee33392e Building Optimized Cities with Tamim Raad On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Tamim Raad, the Principal and Co-Owner of Access Planning, a firm focused on infrastructure and policy-based advisory and strategic planning work. Ratna and Tamim discuss all kinds of topics around the infrastructure space, including: strategies for getting stakeholders to trust the process, important learning moments, how to build an optimized city from the ground up, and more! So press play and listen to another insightful episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada.

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]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Tamim Raad) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/building-optimized-cities-with-tamim-raad-22av_HfU On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Tamim Raad, the Principal and Co-Owner of Access Planning, a firm focused on infrastructure and policy-based advisory and strategic planning work. Ratna and Tamim discuss all kinds of topics around the infrastructure space, including: strategies for getting stakeholders to trust the process, important learning moments, how to build an optimized city from the ground up, and more! So press play and listen to another insightful episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada.

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]]> Building Optimized Cities with Tamim Raad Ratna Amin, Tamim Raad 00:35:15 Tamim Raad, the Principal and Co-Owner of Access Planning discusses how to build an optimized city from the ground up, and more! Tamim Raad, the Principal and Co-Owner of Access Planning discusses how to build an optimized city from the ground up, and more! false full 20 1 24c5c255-ddea-4ec9-a5b7-d7f697817ab7 Governors Island: Leadership, Funding, and Innovative Solutions with Clare Newman On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Clare Newman, President and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island. Ratna and Clare delve into the multifaceted world of island management, as Clare provides a behind-the-scenes look at her role, the island's funding model, and creative initiatives like the Working Dogs program to tackle geese issues. Discover how Governors Island continues to evolve as a vibrant hub of recreation, culture, and sustainability in the heart of New York City. So press play and listen to another fascinating episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada.

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]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Clare Newman) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/governors-island-leadership-funding-and-innovative-solutions-with-clare-newman-2YZj5tQQ On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Clare Newman, President and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island. Ratna and Clare delve into the multifaceted world of island management, as Clare provides a behind-the-scenes look at her role, the island's funding model, and creative initiatives like the Working Dogs program to tackle geese issues. Discover how Governors Island continues to evolve as a vibrant hub of recreation, culture, and sustainability in the heart of New York City. So press play and listen to another fascinating episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada.

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]]> Governors Island: Leadership, Funding, and Innovative Solutions with Clare Newman Ratna Amin, Clare Newman 00:36:14 Clare Newman, President and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island discusses the island's funding model, creative initiatives, and more. Clare Newman, President and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island discusses the island's funding model, creative initiatives, and more. false full 19 1 2e7492f5-2247-4051-afbc-c2c488ef878e Planting Seeds of Progress: Cultivating Change with Jennifer Pahlka On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer and the visionary author behind "Recoding America,” Jennifer Pahlka. Ratna and Jennifer discuss the crucial intertwine of technology, policy implementation, and government capability; and Jennifer sheds light on the complexity of civil services, the necessity for reforming cumbersome processes, and her optimistic view toward utilizing digital technology for effective policy implementation. So press play and listen to another insightful episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada.

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]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Jennifer Pahlka) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/planting-seeds-of-progress-cultivating-change-with-jennifer-pahlka-Nybk075O On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer and the visionary author behind "Recoding America,” Jennifer Pahlka. Ratna and Jennifer discuss the crucial intertwine of technology, policy implementation, and government capability; and Jennifer sheds light on the complexity of civil services, the necessity for reforming cumbersome processes, and her optimistic view toward utilizing digital technology for effective policy implementation. So press play and listen to another insightful episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada.

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]]> Planting Seeds of Progress: Cultivating Change with Jennifer Pahlka Ratna Amin, Jennifer Pahlka 00:33:45 Former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer Jennifer Pahlka discusses the intertwine of tech, policy implementation, and government capability. Former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer Jennifer Pahlka discusses the intertwine of tech, policy implementation, and government capability. false full 18 1 dca3c654-ddaf-4b15-a1df-15554a01d2b2 Creating a Culture of Improvement in Public Services with Ryan Hunter On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Co-Founder and Principal of Partners in Public Innovation, Ryan Hunter. Ryan shares how PPI helps public organizations solve their trickiest problems, how he encourages leaders to take risks, and why he enjoys working with public servants who are committed to making a difference. So press play and listen to another fascinating episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada.

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]]> Tue, 6 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Ryan Hunter) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-a-culture-of-improvement-in-public-services-with-ryan-hunter-7t6RiQfE On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Co-Founder and Principal of Partners in Public Innovation, Ryan Hunter. Ryan shares how PPI helps public organizations solve their trickiest problems, how he encourages leaders to take risks, and why he enjoys working with public servants who are committed to making a difference. So press play and listen to another fascinating episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada.

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]]> Creating a Culture of Improvement in Public Services with Ryan Hunter Ratna Amin, Ryan Hunter 00:33:55 Co-Founder of Partners in Public Innovation Ryan Hunter is here to share how he helps public organizations solve their trickiest problems. Co-Founder of Partners in Public Innovation Ryan Hunter is here to share how he helps public organizations solve their trickiest problems. false full 17 1 9bfd8c9a-4820-4ab6-8202-ad25374e5b0a Helping Cities Change for the Better with Midori Valdivia On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with Transportation Consultant and MTA Board Member, Midori Valdivia. Midori’s previous roles include serving as Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO at the MTA, Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration at the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, as well as analyst and advisory positions at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. She sits down with Ratna to talk about the many transportation issues she has championed, addressing challenges at the MTA, how to increase representation across the urban planning sector, and more. You don’t want to miss it!

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]]> Tue, 9 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Midori Valdivia) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/helping-cities-change-for-the-better-with-midori-valdivia-N26WoNSZ On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with Transportation Consultant and MTA Board Member, Midori Valdivia. Midori’s previous roles include serving as Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO at the MTA, Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration at the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, as well as analyst and advisory positions at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. She sits down with Ratna to talk about the many transportation issues she has championed, addressing challenges at the MTA, how to increase representation across the urban planning sector, and more. You don’t want to miss it!

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]]> Helping Cities Change for the Better with Midori Valdivia Ratna Amin, Midori Valdivia 00:46:44 Consultant and MTA Board Member Midori Valdivia discusses the transportation issues she champions, like technology deployment and climate mitigation. Consultant and MTA Board Member Midori Valdivia discusses the transportation issues she champions, like technology deployment and climate mitigation. false full 16 1 3bf1601b-1bf9-4cd5-89a2-5c553b78ee4d Working Towards High-Speed Rail in California On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Northern California Regional Director at California High-Speed Rail Authority, Boris Lipkin. Boris shares the story of high speed rail in California, what he has learned from high-speed rail systems abroad, and what it takes to overcome challenges to bring a new, state-of-the-art rail system to the Golden State. You won't want to miss it!

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]]> Tue, 5 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Boris Lipkin) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/working-towards-high-speed-rail-in-california-Hegu0RiK On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Northern California Regional Director at California High-Speed Rail Authority, Boris Lipkin. Boris shares the story of high speed rail in California, what he has learned from high-speed rail systems abroad, and what it takes to overcome challenges to bring a new, state-of-the-art rail system to the Golden State. You won't want to miss it!

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]]> Working Towards High-Speed Rail in California Ratna Amin, Boris Lipkin 00:32:17 Regional Director at California High-Speed Rail Authority Boris Lipkin is here to share the story of high speed rail in California. Regional Director at California High-Speed Rail Authority Boris Lipkin is here to share the story of high speed rail in California. false full 15 1 455e8c44-f827-4033-a84c-f782f787807a Mobility Solutions with Peter Norton On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by historian, author, and professor, Dr. Peter Norton. Peter specializes in the history of technology, especially in the world of transportation, and he is the author of Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving. Peter joins Ratna to discuss the history of car-centric policy, how driverless cars can create more problems than solutions, and the lessons we can learn from the past. You surely do not want to miss this episode!

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]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Peter Norton) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/mobility-solutions-with-peter-norton-p49ZLFKj On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by historian, author, and professor, Dr. Peter Norton. Peter specializes in the history of technology, especially in the world of transportation, and he is the author of Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving. Peter joins Ratna to discuss the history of car-centric policy, how driverless cars can create more problems than solutions, and the lessons we can learn from the past. You surely do not want to miss this episode!

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]]> Mobility Solutions with Peter Norton Ratna Amin, Peter Norton 00:36:35 Historian, author, and professor, Dr. Peter Norton is here to discuss why driverless cars can create more problems than they solve. Historian, author, and professor, Dr. Peter Norton is here to discuss why driverless cars can create more problems than they solve. false full 14 1 bce5f1bd-35cf-4968-8e94-f39408c9af71 Cultivating Safer and Sustainable Cities with Paul Supawanich On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Paul Supawanich, Director of Programs at Global Designing Cities Initiative, a company with a mission to inspire a shift toward safe, sustainable, and healthy cities through transforming our streets. Paul is here today to discuss his role as director of programs, what programs at GDCI he’s most excited about, and all the ways they are working to make cities safer, more equitable, and more sustainable. You won't want to miss it!

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]]> Tue, 3 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Paul Supawanich) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/cultivating-safer-and-sustainable-cities-with-paul-supawanich-x9_itsX8 On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Paul Supawanich, Director of Programs at Global Designing Cities Initiative, a company with a mission to inspire a shift toward safe, sustainable, and healthy cities through transforming our streets. Paul is here today to discuss his role as director of programs, what programs at GDCI he’s most excited about, and all the ways they are working to make cities safer, more equitable, and more sustainable. You won't want to miss it!

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]]> Cultivating Safer and Sustainable Cities with Paul Supawanich Ratna Amin, Paul Supawanich 00:34:02 Director of Programs at Global Designing Cities Initiative Paul Supawanich is here to talk about how they are making cities safer and more equitable. Director of Programs at Global Designing Cities Initiative Paul Supawanich is here to talk about how they are making cities safer and more equitable. false full 13 1 9e7059a3-6a36-4e72-b528-2703052decb2 Understanding Transportation Politics with Rebecca Long On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with Rebecca Long, the Director of Legislation & Public Affairs for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Rebecca has been with the MTC for over 20 years and has been a key part of cultivating the San Francisco Bay Area’s public transportation. She sits down with Ratna to talk about transportation politics, the transit fiscal cliff, and dealing with dozens of decision-makers across a region. You don’t want to miss it!

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]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Rebecca Long) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-transportation-politics-with-rebecca-long-azZXC_pv On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with Rebecca Long, the Director of Legislation & Public Affairs for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Rebecca has been with the MTC for over 20 years and has been a key part of cultivating the San Francisco Bay Area’s public transportation. She sits down with Ratna to talk about transportation politics, the transit fiscal cliff, and dealing with dozens of decision-makers across a region. You don’t want to miss it!

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]]> Understanding Transportation Politics with Rebecca Long Ratna Amin, Rebecca Long 00:28:06 The Director of Legislation & Public Affairs for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Rebecca Long, is here to discuss transportation politics. The Director of Legislation & Public Affairs for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Rebecca Long, is here to discuss transportation politics. false full 12 1 e0f654c1-3deb-4b4c-a1d6-aef9fe02988f Expanding Public Transit Systems with Sharmila Mukherjee On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by Sharmila Mukherjee, the Executive Vice President, Chief Planning and Development Officer, with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, known as CapMetro, the public transportation provider in Austin, Texas. Among her many roles and responsibilities with CapMetro, Sharmila supports Project Connect, a multi-billion dollar investment in an expanded public transit system in Austin. She joins Ratna to talk about that program and what she’s learned working among a large, diverse group of stakeholders in an effort to steer the project from conception, to the finish line. This is an episode you surely do not want to miss!

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]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Sharmila Mukherjee) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/expanding-public-transit-systems-with-sharmila-mukherjee-1ar4rHjG On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by Sharmila Mukherjee, the Executive Vice President, Chief Planning and Development Officer, with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, known as CapMetro, the public transportation provider in Austin, Texas. Among her many roles and responsibilities with CapMetro, Sharmila supports Project Connect, a multi-billion dollar investment in an expanded public transit system in Austin. She joins Ratna to talk about that program and what she’s learned working among a large, diverse group of stakeholders in an effort to steer the project from conception, to the finish line. This is an episode you surely do not want to miss!

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]]> Expanding Public Transit Systems with Sharmila Mukherjee Ratna Amin, Sharmila Mukherjee 00:30:50 Executive Vice President, Chief Planning and Development Officer at CapMetro, Sharmila Mukherjee discusses building big projects from start to finish. Executive Vice President, Chief Planning and Development Officer at CapMetro, Sharmila Mukherjee discusses building big projects from start to finish. false full 11 1 31b02a10-f75e-41da-92bc-e68511b51d5e Building Inclusive Transportation with Shin-pei Tsay On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by the Global Head of Cities and Transportation Policy at Uber, Shin-pei Tsay! Not only is she a key figure at Uber, but she is also a Board Member of the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association. Throughout her career, Shin-pei has been cultivating accessible transportation for all. She is speaking with Ratna today to chat all about working on urban mobility globally, inclusivity in transportation, and where transportation and climate change intersect. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

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]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Shin-pei Tsay) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/building-inclusive-transportation-with-shin-pei-tsay-ZTJqVtyd On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by the Global Head of Cities and Transportation Policy at Uber, Shin-pei Tsay! Not only is she a key figure at Uber, but she is also a Board Member of the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association. Throughout her career, Shin-pei has been cultivating accessible transportation for all. She is speaking with Ratna today to chat all about working on urban mobility globally, inclusivity in transportation, and where transportation and climate change intersect. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

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]]> Building Inclusive Transportation with Shin-pei Tsay Ratna Amin, Shin-pei Tsay 00:36:33 Global Head of Cities and Transportation Policy at Uber, Shin-pei Tsay is here to chat about urban mobility and inclusivity in transportation. Global Head of Cities and Transportation Policy at Uber, Shin-pei Tsay is here to chat about urban mobility and inclusivity in transportation. false full 10 1 8f942af7-43ca-4c70-99cc-8c9692fb2ab1 The Power Of Narrative Strategy With Sarah Shanley Hope On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Sarah Shanley Hope, the Vice President of Narrative Strategies at The Solutions Project.  Founded in 2013, The Solutions Project was created with the belief that clean energy benefits the social good and increases racial equity.  Together, Sarah and Ratna discuss using narrative strategy and relational infrastructure to change communities and infrastructure from the ground up, and so much more!

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]]> Tue, 8 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Sarah Shanley Hope) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-narrative-strategy-with-sarah-shanley-hope-1Ww8WI7v On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Sarah Shanley Hope, the Vice President of Narrative Strategies at The Solutions Project.  Founded in 2013, The Solutions Project was created with the belief that clean energy benefits the social good and increases racial equity.  Together, Sarah and Ratna discuss using narrative strategy and relational infrastructure to change communities and infrastructure from the ground up, and so much more!

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]]> The Power Of Narrative Strategy With Sarah Shanley Hope Ratna Amin, Sarah Shanley Hope 00:38:09 The Solutions Project’s Sarah Shanley Hope discusses using narrative strategy and relational infrastructure to change communities from the ground up! The Solutions Project’s Sarah Shanley Hope discusses using narrative strategy and relational infrastructure to change communities from the ground up! false full 9 1 00fb2c4e-937c-45fb-95bb-802ca37db67a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Transportation and Infrastructure with Tamika Butler On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by Tamika Butler, the Principal and Founder of Tamika L. Butler Consulting. A national expert and speaker on issues related to the built environment, justice, anti-racism, and change management, Tamika sits down with Ratna to discuss the need to bring more diversity, equity, and inclusion into our transportation and infrastructure systems, and so much more.

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]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Tamika Butler) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-transportation-and-infrastructure-with-tamika-butler-KKh1zYgA On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by Tamika Butler, the Principal and Founder of Tamika L. Butler Consulting. A national expert and speaker on issues related to the built environment, justice, anti-racism, and change management, Tamika sits down with Ratna to discuss the need to bring more diversity, equity, and inclusion into our transportation and infrastructure systems, and so much more.

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]]> Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Transportation and Infrastructure with Tamika Butler Ratna Amin, Tamika Butler 00:26:40 Tamika Butler, the Principal and Founder of Tamika L. Butler Consulting is here to discuss cultivating equality and inclusion within transportation and infrastructure. Tamika Butler, the Principal and Founder of Tamika L. Butler Consulting is here to discuss cultivating equality and inclusion within transportation and infrastructure. false full 8 1 c033fc86-5b34-4198-a268-65c9b43f9bac Cultivating a New Age of Transportation and Housing with Adam Van de Water On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Adam Van de Water, Executive Director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, a visionary transportation and housing project that has transformed downtown San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay Area’s regional transportation system by creating a world class transportation hub in the heart of a new neighborhood. Together, Adam and Ratna discuss the complexities of making neighborhoods around infrastructure and delivering one of the largest transit infrastructure projects in the state of California. 

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]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Adam Van de Water) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/cultivating-a-new-age-of-transportation-and-housing-with-adam-van-de-water-lOSW2cE_ On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Adam Van de Water, Executive Director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, a visionary transportation and housing project that has transformed downtown San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay Area’s regional transportation system by creating a world class transportation hub in the heart of a new neighborhood. Together, Adam and Ratna discuss the complexities of making neighborhoods around infrastructure and delivering one of the largest transit infrastructure projects in the state of California. 

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]]> Cultivating a New Age of Transportation and Housing with Adam Van de Water Ratna Amin, Adam Van de Water 00:37:09 Adam Van de Water, Executive Director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, is here to discuss creating a new world class transportation hub. Adam Van de Water, Executive Director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, is here to discuss creating a new world class transportation hub. false full 7 1 fc63741f-2ac9-40de-95b9-a589b050f44e The Leading Edge In Sustainability with Darryl Young On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by Darryl Young, the Executive Director of the Merck Family Fund, whose goal is to restore and protect the natural environment and ensure a healthy planet for generations to come.  Together, Darryl and Ratna discuss the leading edge in sustainability, who is making change on the ground, and how to support them.  From the need to build a successful infrastructure ecosystem to the progress being made deploying electric vehicle infrastructure, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

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]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Darryl Young) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/the-leading-edge-in-sustainability-with-darryl-young-t8IS_1kw On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by Darryl Young, the Executive Director of the Merck Family Fund, whose goal is to restore and protect the natural environment and ensure a healthy planet for generations to come.  Together, Darryl and Ratna discuss the leading edge in sustainability, who is making change on the ground, and how to support them.  From the need to build a successful infrastructure ecosystem to the progress being made deploying electric vehicle infrastructure, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

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]]> The Leading Edge In Sustainability with Darryl Young Ratna Amin, Darryl Young 00:39:09 The Executive Director of the Merck Family Fund, Darryl Young is here to discuss the leading edge in sustainability. The Executive Director of the Merck Family Fund, Darryl Young is here to discuss the leading edge in sustainability. false full 6 1 aaa08a05-2b51-4052-b510-30bb7071dd79 Innovation in Transportation On and Off Campus with Karen Philbrick On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by the Executive Director of the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University, Karen Philbrick. The goal of the MTI is to work to increase mobility for all by growing the safety, efficiency, accessibility, and convenience of our nation's transportation system. For this episode, Karen joins Ratna to talk all about being an industry vanguard, as well as MTI’s innovative programs, and what they’re doing to address the workforce shortage across the transportation industry. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

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]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Karen Philbrick) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/innovation-in-transportation-on-and-off-campus-with-karen-philbrick-1PHTRMZv On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by the Executive Director of the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University, Karen Philbrick. The goal of the MTI is to work to increase mobility for all by growing the safety, efficiency, accessibility, and convenience of our nation's transportation system. For this episode, Karen joins Ratna to talk all about being an industry vanguard, as well as MTI’s innovative programs, and what they’re doing to address the workforce shortage across the transportation industry. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

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]]> Innovation in Transportation On and Off Campus with Karen Philbrick Ratna Amin, Karen Philbrick 00:43:43 Executive Director of the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University, Karen Philbrick is here to discuss MTI’s innovative programs. Executive Director of the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University, Karen Philbrick is here to discuss MTI’s innovative programs. false full 5 1 84ab1453-3d3a-479e-be57-18fd2d61611e Equity-Centered Local Transportation with Ryan Russo On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by the former Director of Transportation of the City of Oakland, Ryan Russo. Before his time in Oakland, Ryan also served as Deputy Commissioner with the New York City Department of Transportation and currently serves as Principal for Together Projects, a specialty strategic advising and project management consultancy, so you could say Ryan knows a thing or two about Infrastructure and mobility! For this episode, he is joining Ratna to chat about equity-centered local transportation, building up a department from scratch, and much, much more! 

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]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Ryan Russo) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/equity-centered-local-transportation-with-ryan-russo-kKfNfXs4 On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is joined by the former Director of Transportation of the City of Oakland, Ryan Russo. Before his time in Oakland, Ryan also served as Deputy Commissioner with the New York City Department of Transportation and currently serves as Principal for Together Projects, a specialty strategic advising and project management consultancy, so you could say Ryan knows a thing or two about Infrastructure and mobility! For this episode, he is joining Ratna to chat about equity-centered local transportation, building up a department from scratch, and much, much more! 

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]]> Equity-Centered Local Transportation with Ryan Russo Ratna Amin, Ryan Russo 00:31:01 Former Director of Transportation of the City of Oakland, Ryan Russo, joins Ratna to discuss equity-centered local transportation and more. Former Director of Transportation of the City of Oakland, Ryan Russo, joins Ratna to discuss equity-centered local transportation and more. false full 4 1 fc14e78e-1428-4be7-b0ca-ed6652467ad9 Riding the Rails to Transformation with Michelle Bouchard On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with the Executive Director of Caltrain, Michelle Bouchard. Michelle is a leader in the rail industry with decades of experience. She sits down with Ratna to discuss how she handles running a complex agency while launching a transformation of infrastructure and transit service – not to mention the challenges and opportunities that come with serving one of the largest economies in the world.  

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]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Michelle Bouchard) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/riding-the-rails-to-transformation-with-michelle-bouchard-dQCrOLSu On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin is speaking with the Executive Director of Caltrain, Michelle Bouchard. Michelle is a leader in the rail industry with decades of experience. She sits down with Ratna to discuss how she handles running a complex agency while launching a transformation of infrastructure and transit service – not to mention the challenges and opportunities that come with serving one of the largest economies in the world.  

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]]> Riding the Rails to Transformation with Michelle Bouchard Ratna Amin, Michelle Bouchard 00:33:19 Executive Director of Caltrain Michelle Bouchard discusses the opportunities that come with serving one of the largest economies in the world. Executive Director of Caltrain Michelle Bouchard discusses the opportunities that come with serving one of the largest economies in the world. false full 3 1 5a6a2529-e886-4d95-aaf0-0c3f3bc2c766 Data Solutions with Kiran Jain On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Kiran Jain, the Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel at Replica, an enterprise data platform that delivers critical insights about the built environment. Kiran joins Ratna to talk about using data to improve infrastructure planning, how to make government projects better when working in the private sector, and expanding the concept of “infrastructure” to also include “social infrastructure.”

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]]> Tue, 2 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Kiran Jain) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/data-solutions-with-kiran-jain-Hh42jdRP On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with Kiran Jain, the Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel at Replica, an enterprise data platform that delivers critical insights about the built environment. Kiran joins Ratna to talk about using data to improve infrastructure planning, how to make government projects better when working in the private sector, and expanding the concept of “infrastructure” to also include “social infrastructure.”

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]]> Data Solutions with Kiran Jain Ratna Amin, Kiran Jain 00:34:46 Kiran Jain, the Chief Policy Officer at Replica, joins Ratna to talk about how to make government projects better when working in the private sector. Kiran Jain, the Chief Policy Officer at Replica, joins Ratna to talk about how to make government projects better when working in the private sector. false full 2 1 ee81d470-0e92-4242-bef5-be9bff5cea5b Paving New Roads with Seleta Reynolds On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with the newly appointed Chief Innovation Officer at Los Angeles Metro and the former General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Seleta Reynolds. A champion in the infrastructure and mobility sector, Seleta has been overseeing the improvement of Los Angeles public transit for over a decade. She joins Ratna to talk about her role at LA Metro, some of the exciting projects they are working on, how they’re fixing missteps of the past, and how they are endeavoring to make transportation in the city of Los Angeles more accessible for everyone.

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]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin, Seleta Reynolds) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/paving-new-roads-with-seleta-reynolds-9He7mZ_L On this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with the newly appointed Chief Innovation Officer at Los Angeles Metro and the former General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Seleta Reynolds. A champion in the infrastructure and mobility sector, Seleta has been overseeing the improvement of Los Angeles public transit for over a decade. She joins Ratna to talk about her role at LA Metro, some of the exciting projects they are working on, how they’re fixing missteps of the past, and how they are endeavoring to make transportation in the city of Los Angeles more accessible for everyone.

You can follow Seleta on Twitter to learn more about her work with the Los Angeles Metro, or visit the Metro’s website. You can also keep up with the LA Metro on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin.  

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]]> Paving New Roads with Seleta Reynolds Ratna Amin, Seleta Reynolds 00:40:55 Chief Innovation Officer at Los Angeles Metro Seleta Reynolds joins Ratna to talk about some of the exciting projects they are working on. Chief Innovation Officer at Los Angeles Metro Seleta Reynolds joins Ratna to talk about some of the exciting projects they are working on. false full 1 1 69878143-92f2-42dd-8de7-d911db572364 Welcome To Infrastructure Momentum Makers We live in a world that never stops moving and changing, where society depends on the constant flow of goods and people. This is all made possible by the marvels of our modern infrastructure. But who are the pioneers that bring order and systems to keep us moving, and what can we learn from their insights? Welcome to Infrastructure Momentum Makers, with host and strategy advisor Ratna Amin. Each episode features conversations with the movers and shakers at the intersection of the public, private, and civic sectors about the latest breakthroughs and developments in the world of infrastructure. From the future of our transportation systems to exploring the challenges presented by governance and compliance, you’ll hear from the industry leaders and the people behind infrastructure policy about the latest innovations revolutionizing our world. Infrastructure Momentum Makers presented by Ansarada is a must-hear podcast for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse and get the inside scoop on the latest major infrastructure projects.

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]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:12:09 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Ratna Amin) https://infrastructure-momentum-makers.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-infrastructure-momentum-makers-SDbDVOKo We live in a world that never stops moving and changing, where society depends on the constant flow of goods and people. This is all made possible by the marvels of our modern infrastructure. But who are the pioneers that bring order and systems to keep us moving, and what can we learn from their insights? Welcome to Infrastructure Momentum Makers, with host and strategy advisor Ratna Amin. Each episode features conversations with the movers and shakers at the intersection of the public, private, and civic sectors about the latest breakthroughs and developments in the world of infrastructure. From the future of our transportation systems to exploring the challenges presented by governance and compliance, you’ll hear from the industry leaders and the people behind infrastructure policy about the latest innovations revolutionizing our world. Infrastructure Momentum Makers presented by Ansarada is a must-hear podcast for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse and get the inside scoop on the latest major infrastructure projects.

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