{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Making Transit Work for Cities with Jannet Walker Ford","description":"This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Jannet Walker Ford  \u00b7       A candid conversation about making transit work in your city. \u00b7       And, much more 7 Steps to an Amazing City: Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.  Links Mentions During Show: https:\/\/www.wsp.com\/en-us\/profiles\/jannet-walker-ford  \u00b7       www.AmazingCities.org \u00b7       www.AmazingCities.org\/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About Jannet Walker Ford:     Jannet Walker-Ford is the Advisory and Planning Business Line Executive at WSP in the U.S. In this role, she is responsible for business performance, and integrating the firm\u2019s technical expertise in planning, engineering, program\/construction management and operations with the strategic problem-solving and communications needed by owners, developers and operators to assess, fund, and organize around successful delivery of infrastructure programs and projects across all business lines. Previously, she served as National Transit and Rail Leader, responsible for leading and growing the firm\u2019s business in national transit and rail markets including the national practices for transit and rail, freight delivery, passenger rail, systems, technical project delivery, bus rapid transit and zero emissions. Jannet is a nationally recognized transportation industry executive, and a tireless advocate for equity in transportation and the power of public transit to transform communities. She has more than two decades of diverse expertise including management consulting, technology, mobility, and transportation systems. Jannet is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a bachelor\u2019s degree in management information systems and Central Michigan University with a Master of Business Administration degree. Recognized by WTS International with the inaugural Jannet Walker-Ford Breaking Barriers Award in 2024, Jannet has received numerous awards and serves on multiple national boards. She is the Immediate Past Chair of WTS International, the APTA Executive Committee, the Eno Center for Transportation and Jacksonville Board of Trustees. The broad range of recognition for her success and advocacy includes 2023 Railway Age Women in Rail, 2022 American Public Transportation Association\u2019s Business Member of the Year, 2021 WTS Northeast Florida Woman of the Year, 2019 Transportation Diversity Council\/Massachusetts Institute of Technology honoree for Services to the Transportation Industry, 2019 Women of Color STEM Technology All-Star Award, and a 2019 Conference of Minority Transportation Officials\u2019 Women Who Move the Nation honoree. About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the \u201cBuilding Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast\u201d \u2026 The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of \u201cBottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too\u201d and his latest book, \u201cThe Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City\u201d   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000\u2019s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim\u2019s Popular Books: \u00b7       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https:\/\/www.amazingcities.org\/product-page\/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   \u00b7       Bottom Line Green: How America\u2019s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https:\/\/www.amazingcities.org\/product-page\/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: \u00b7       \u201c10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown\u201d  www.AmazingCities.org\/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: \u00b7       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org\/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: \u00b7       Discover more details at https:\/\/www.amazingcities.org\/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity\/Product to Help Amazing Cities: \u00b7       Complete the form at https:\/\/www.amazingcities.org\/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net ","author_name":"Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/amazingcities.libsyn.com\/website","html":"