Mobility Matters
A podcast focused on topics related to the field of transportation, sustainability, and economic development in New Jersey. Each show focuses on issues that are instrumental to mobility not only in Middlesex County but across New Jersey. Leading experts will join us sharing their insight and expertise on various topics including electric vehicles and their role in mobility, climate change, and its impact on our economy, bike and pedestrian safety, and its impact on infrastructure, placing making and its impact on our community and much much more.
Episodes
30 episodes
Meet the Women Leading New Jersey's Transportation Management Associations (TMAs).
“Behind every great woman... is another great woman.” -Kate HodgesNew Jersey is the only state in which every county is served by a transportation management association (TMA). New Jersey's TMAs provide sustainable tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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41:54
NJ Electric School Bus Program
On this episode of Mobility Matters, Hosts Arlene Holt and Christopher Gonda speak with Doug O'Malley, State Director for Environment New Jersey, and Melissa Evanego, Bureau Chief for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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2023 Wrap and Conversation with Executive Director Bill Neary
Under KMM's longest-serving Executive Director, Bill Neary, KMM has evolved from a rideshare matching service for commuters to an organization that has greatly expanded to include programs on bicycle and pedestrian safety education, resources f...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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Season 3, Episode 4: Congestion Pricing with Carter Rubin from the Natural Resources Defense Council
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding congestion pricing here in the NY/NJ Tri-state area, as NYC prepares to vote on a plan to implement congestion pricing to reduce congestion and bolster mass transit use. So what exactly is congesti...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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Season 3, Episode 3- Fionnuala Quinn from Discover Traffic Gardens
What is a traffic garden? During the spring of 2023, KMM worked with Discover Traffic Gardens to create a plan for an East Brunswick Safety Town. In this episode, Arlene Holt and Chris Gonda talk with Fionnuala Quinn, founder of Discover Traffi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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Season 3, Episode 2- A discussion with Montclair Bike Bus Co-Founder Jessica Tillyer
Bike Bus! You've seen the videos all over TikTok and Instagram of large groups of smiling children riding their bicycles to school. From Portland, Oregon, to Montclair, New Jersey, the bike bus is the fun, new (old) way to get to school. Octobe...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:13
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Season 3 Episode 1- We're Back for Season 3!
We are back for Season 3 with hosts Arlene Holt and Chris Gonda! Meet the newest member of the KMM team and find out what we have been up to over the summer, including an adventure that took Chris for a tumble. Plus, what's Safety Town? Learn a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:16
Season 2 Episode 13 - Season Finale and KMM Summer Events
In this episode, KMM hosts Cristina Fowler, Arlene Holt, and Chris Gonda look back on our second season of Mobility Matters podcast and reflect on the amazing guests we have met along the way. We also talk about KMM's You Bike. We Give bike mon...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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12:51
Season 2 Episode 12 - NJ Bike Walk Coalition featuring Debra Kagan
Established in 2009 as The New Jersey Bicycle Coalition, the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition is the only state-wide advocacy organization for bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2010, they shifted in focus to represent both bicyclists and walke...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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33:17
Season 2 Episode 11: New Brunswick Bike Exchange
The New Brunswick Bike Exchange is a non-profit organization run by the efforts of volunteers who collect, recondition, and sell used quality bikes. The NBBX offers an ever-changing selection of low-cost bikes for riders o...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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24:11
Season 2 Episode 10 - Michael Dannemiller from Middlesex County Office of Planning
In this episode, our host Christopher Gonda chats with Michael Dannemiller from the Middlesex County Office of Planning covering topics such as Complete Streets, Walking Audits, and the Handlebar Surveys for the Bike Easy. Walk Safely...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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35:09
Season 2 Episode 9 - Kate O'Connor, Brain Injury Alliance of NJ
In this episode, our hosts Christopher Gonda and Cristina Fowler talk with Kate O'Connor from the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ. Kate shares her story of how the passing of her brother, Jimmy who was hit while crossing the street, led her t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:13
Season 2 Episode 8 - A talk with Avnish Gupta, Esq. COO & General Counsel of EZRide about their EZ Ryde4Life program
In this episode, hosts Arlene Holt and Cristina Fowler talk with Avnish Gupta, Esq. COO & General Counsel of EZRide about the EZ Ryde4Life program. This membership-based program provides on-demand transportation for senior...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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27:02
Season 2 Episode 7 - Mid Season What's Happening at KMM
In this episode, we hear from KMM hosts, Arlene Holt, Christopher Gonda, and Cristina Fowler on what KMM is working on this season. They cover Safe Routes to School Programming, International Bike to Work Day (2/10), and KMM's Mobil...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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18:35
Season 2 Episode 6 - Highland Park Safe Walking & Cycling Committee with VTC Senior Research Specialist Sean Meehan
In this episode, KMM host Arlene Holt discusses with Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center SeniorResearch Specialist, Sean Meehan how the Safe Routes to School Program in Highland Park, with broad support from elected officials, lead to the cr...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:31
Season 2 Episode 5 - A Conversation with President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett
In this episode, KMM host Bill Neary talks with NJTRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett about the changes in ridership pre and post covid and how that impacted the trains and buses. Insight into upcoming programs, and transit proje...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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19:13
Season 2 Episode 4 - Transportation Initiatives in Middlesex County; A Conversation with Senator Diegnan
In this episode, Mobility Matters host Bill Neary welcomes Senator Patrick Diegnan to discuss various transportation initiatives in Middlesex County including EV adoption and Vision Zero.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:33
Season 2 Episode 3 - New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP)
Mobility Matters hosts Bill Neary and Arlene Holt welcome Karen Alexander, Director of NJTIP. In the episode, Karen Alexander shares NJTIP goals to increase the independence and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, older a...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:02
Season 2 Episode 2 - A Chat with Steve Dunn; the Biking Fireman
In this episode, we chat with Steve Dunn, an EMT/Firefighter who began intermittently riding his bike to work at the Elizabeth Fire Department in 2012. In 2020, he decided to give up car commuting to the firehouse altogether. What s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Back for Season Two: Here's what to expect this season
Mobility Matters returns for Season Two. Hosts Cristina Fowler and Arlene Holt share some insight on what and who to expect for Season Two.Have a podcast topic you would like to hear? Email the KMM staff at programs@kmm.org....
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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7:42
Episode 10 - Thank you for listening to Season One! Take the Survey!
As we close out Season One of Mobility Matters, please take a moment to give us your feedback. What you liked and didn't like, suggestions for upcoming topics - we want to hear from you.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:16
Episode 9 - Electric Vehicles with Board of Public Utilities E-Mobility Program Manager, Cathleen Lewis
Mobility Matters hosts Cristina Fowler and Arlene Holt are joined by Board of Public Utilities E-Mobility Program Manager, Cathleen Lewis. In this episode, Cathleen Lewis provides our listeners with a comprehensive overview of the Electri...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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20:32
Episode 8 - Middlesex County Greenway with Edison Mayor Joshi
Mobility Matters hosts Cristina Fowler and Arlene Holt are joined by Edison Mayor Sam Joshi. In this episode, our hosts talk to Mayor Joshi about investing in outdoor spaces and what it means to the community of Edison - now and in the fu...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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