Smart Bus Shelters
Key Takeaways
- What’s the Word: The podcast kicks off with the return of What’s The Word, where Gavin asks Brandon and Jessica to give a word to describe various Roads and Bridges news items.
- Smart bus shelters: Brandon interviews Bobby Sisneros from the city of Albuquerque, N.M.’s transit department on new smart bus shelters that have deployed in the city.
- Technology behind the shelters: Sisneros notes the new shelters help with the city’s ABQ Ride’s mission statement, which is to provide safe, clean and reliable service.
- A blend of insight and entertainment: Following the interview, the co-hosts discuss the impact the bus shelters have had on the city before diving into Brandon’s lack of television he has yet to consume.
In this episode of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, the team dives into the city of Albuquerque’s new smart bus shelters—a project aimed at making transit safer, cleaner and more efficient for riders. Brandon Lewis interviews Bobby Sisneros, the deputy director of Albuquerque’s Transit Department, who explains how these shelters integrate technology and thoughtful design to improve the rider experience. After the interview, Gavin, Brandon and Jessica share their takeaways before segueing into a long conversation about TV shows and movies. From "Breaking Bad" to "The Godfather", the team debates the cultural “must-sees” that Brandon has never watched.
Episode length: 58:21
About the guest: Bobby Sisneros is a seasoned public sector executive with nearly two decades of leadership experience across municipal government operations in the city of Albuquerque, N.M. Currently serving as deputy director of the city’s Transit Department, he oversees security, training, marketing, planning and information technology divisions, where he drives initiatives to improve rider safety, expand service efficiency and strengthen public engagement.