Paul's exploration of diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to public transit shares timely and compelling conversations with leaders in the field. As a nation founded on the principles of equality, justice, and liberty, we continue to struggle with delivering on those ideals for all people. For those of us whose starting point on the so-called economic ladder of success was on a low rung, public transit has played a key role in ensuring access to education and employment - in many ways an equalizer. Paul's book helps to inform decision makers about providing equitable transit mobility in an ever-changing environment. As transit leaders we must remain intentional and proactive in our efforts to serve the communities who need us the most.
Alex Wiggins
CEO Regional Transit Authority of New Orleans
The COVID pandemic has upended our daily lives and reminded us how much we take for granted. This crisis has also further exposed inequities in our society, including public transit deficiencies in underserved communities. These difficult problems require intentional and coordinated effort to resolve. Paul's work shows his unique gift to engage transit industry veterans, pioneers and thought leaders alike in challenging but invaluable and mission-oriented conversations. The insights, key trends and lessons that Paul shares provide a blueprint for being clear-eyed around our mission and values and the importance of intentional and sustained effort to promote equity and inclusion.
Rod Jones
Head of Americas, Modaxo
Board Member, Rainier Scholars
Paul Comfort's latest book is an excellent compilation of thoughts from leaders who have public transportation in their blood and are now passionately exploring ways on evolving the industry in new directions with a focus on using equity and inclusion as the metrics of the future. Each transit system is seeking to understand the value of their achievements and these leaders are exploring the meaning of words like diversity, inclusion, and equity beyond ideas into meaningful demonstrations of measuring their success. I encourage all who are interested in this journey to read this book and follow their ideas and efforts in making the world of transit more meaningful in the future.
Peter Varga
Past American Public Transportation Association Chair
Book Reviews
An excellent compilation of interviews of some of today's top transportation leaders. One day in the not so distant future we are going to look back on this period of our history and ask ourselves if we did enough to advocate and push for transportation and racial equity. We can all be agents of change and this book helps.
Alva Carrasco
President of the Board of Directors, Latinos In Transit
Paul did a tremendous job highlighting that public transit is far more than mobility, but an integral part of our social, economic, climate, justice and equity goals. The COVID pandemic has exposed inequities in our communities and magnified the essential lifeline service transit provides. Through his interviews with transit leaders, Paul has created a roadmap for a more sustainable, equitable and vibrant future, by detailing industry best practices and underscoring the vital role transit plays in our communities. Sacramento Regional Transit is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion for our employees and the communities we serve, and it is wonderful to read about many transit agencies across the country that share the same goal.
Henry Li
CEO Sacramento Regional Transit District, CA
APTA 2019 Best Transit CEO of the Year
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bookbaby
Published: 11/17/2022
ISBN: 9798985548303
Pages: 180
