Who is SARTA? with Guest CEO Kirt Conrad

SARTA's Next Stop

Ready to discover how an innovative transportation organization is breaking barriers and changing lives? Strap in as we converse with Kirt Conrad, the CEO of SARTA, alongside Latrice Virola, Director of Customer Relations, and Nina Phillips, Outreach Specialist. In this enlightening chat, we unpack the monumental scale of SARTA's operations, facilitating an impressive 2.5 million passenger trips annually. The team shares heartfelt anecdotes that paint a vivid picture of SARTA's transformative role in rural communities, bridging the gap for those with scanty transportation options and making an essential difference in their lives.
That's not all though. We also ride shotgun on SARTA's journey into the future, with their trail-blazing initiatives in transportation technology. With the largest fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses outside of California, SARTA is certainly in the driver's seat when it comes to eco-friendly innovation. Hear about their zero-emission vehicles, the intriguing Borrow Bus program, and the intricate data and radio systems ensuring efficient trips. We also delve into how SARTA's commitment to hydrogen fuel is impacting the community, contributing to decarbonization, and the exciting potential this holds for the future. Fasten your seatbelts and join us in this journey of exploration into how SARTA is steering the wheel of change in transportation!

Chapitres

1. Who is SARTA? with Guest CEO Kirt Conrad (00:00:00)

2. SARTA's Impact on the Community (00:00:05)

3. Public Transportation Innovations and Route Changes (00:05:17)

4. Hydrogen Fuel and Community Impact (00:10:39)