• Rolling Through Rural Minnesota: Arrowhead Transit Connects Communities Together

  • Oct 9 2024
  • Length: 17 mins
  • Podcast

Rolling Through Rural Minnesota: Arrowhead Transit Connects Communities Together

  • Summary

  • This week on Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Brandon Nurmi, Director of Arrowhead Transit in Minnesota. Paul and Brandon discuss the unique challenges of operating a public transportation system across a vast, sparsely populated rural area. Brandon shares his journey in the transit sector, the geographical and logistical hurdles his team faces, the role of volunteer-driven programs, and the technological advancements aiding rural transit systems.

    As Arrowhead Transit celebrates its 50th anniversary, Brandon highlights how essential public transit is in rural areas for accessing jobs, healthcare, and reducing social isolation. Tune in to learn about the vital role of rural transit in community development and the collaborations that bolster these efforts.

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    • Host: Paul Comfort
    • Producer: Paul Comfort
    • Editor and Writer: Tris Hussey
    • Executive Producer: Julie Gates

    Special thanks to:

    • Brand design: Tina Olagundoye
    • Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova
    • Marketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris Hussey

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    00:00 Introduction to Rural Public Transportation

    00:57 Challenges of Rural Transit Systems

    01:23 Interview with Brandon Nurmi: Director of Arrowhead Transit

    02:39 Celebrating 50 Years of Arrowhead Transit

    03:25 Geographical and Operational Challenges

    06:11 The Role of Technology and Volunteer Programs

    09:17 Funding and Community Development

    12:59 Social Connectivity and Partnerships

    14:37 Future Expansion Plans

    16:00 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged

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