{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F380856b8-5225-479b-9434-b308eb685730","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"ThinkTransit Awards of Excellence with past winner Jay Washburn","description":"Randi and I got to experience these awards for the first time last year and it was really inspiring to learn how agencies and people are pushing the boundaries of transit today. As people new to the industry, learning about the passion and drive people have for what they do gave us a real sense that what we do matters.\r\n\nWhile innovation appeals to the transit geek in me, as a former teacher and speaker, I have a special place in my heart for the best live session award. It takes a lot of work to pull off a great session. The best sessions always seem so smooth and effortless\u2014and that\u2019s the magic, that\u2019s where the hard work comes in\u2014and it\u2019s that hard work and dedication we honor with the award for Best Live Session.\r\n\nDon\u2019t believe us? Listen to last year\u2019s Best Live Session winner Jay Washburn of San Diego Metropolitan Transit talk about his session, what he loves about the transit industry, and why he comes back to ThinkTransit every year.\r\n\nRandi and I chatted with Jay and his enthusiasm is infectious. Listening to him, you just can\u2019t wait to get to ThinkTransit and start connecting with people. I was lucky enough to interview him before about his work in San Diego MT\u2019s paratransit operation but hearing him talk about his approach to operations in this interview is something we should all take to heart.\r\n\nhttps://www.trapezegroup.com/thinktransit (Learn more about ThinkTransit, the Awards of Excellence, and how to register on the ThinkTransit website).\r\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3d797872-4cf3-4586-b597-fb02f7edc12e/21463476-1674667048166-779974ad14937.jpg"}