Episodes 168
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Sep 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Fast Forward is a bi-weekly podcast covering the revolution in urban mobility. Hosted by urban researcher Nick Perloff-Giles, each episode features a guest on the front lines of the transformation in transportation, along with fun and incisive commentary on that week’s news. Visit www.comotionla.com to find out more about our flagship gathering convening the top players shaping the future of mobility.

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Recent Episodes

What Do Sustainable Supply Chains Look Like? with Abhilasha Bhola

Mar 24, 2026 22m

On this episode, host Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Abhilasha Bhola, Director of the Auto Supply Chain Campaign at Public Citizen, to discuss their newest report, which identifies the leaders…

What's Next in Urbanizing China with Lola Woetzel

Mar 12, 2026 21m

Since opening to foreign investment and trade, China has seen an ensuing urbanization that would make industrial economies of the 19th century blush: Beijing alone went from 20,000 cars to about 6…

China's Networked Mobility Revolution with Bill Russo

Feb 17, 2026 40m

Chinese giants like BYD have surged in the share of previously impenetrable markets like the EU and the Gulf, prompting concern by policymakers and excitement by consumers looking to save on their…

Powered Up: E-Bikes and the Future of Shared Mobility with Laura Krull

Jan 20, 2026 21m

In this episode of CoMotion’s Fast Forward podcast, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Laura Krull, Senior Policy Manager at Lyft Urban Solutions, to discuss the rapidly changing world of electrified…

Getting the Boring Things Right with Shin-Pei Tsay

Jan 06, 2026 25m

In municipal elections across the country recently, incumbent mayors faced recall challenges. Not so in Boston, where Mayor Michelle Wu ran unopposed in a race that affirmed her positive, proactive…

The Political Future of European Autonomy with Pierfrancesco Maran

Nov 26, 2025 25m

In cities across the United States, you can now order a self-driving robotaxi with the push of a button. Not so in Europe, where challenges to scaling and piloting keep the technology in an…

Rethinking Urban Design with Josephine Yilan Liu

Nov 10, 2025 26m

What might a city look like if it was designed for cognitive comfort, rather than efficiency or productivity? That's the question asked by Josephine Yilan Liu, a 'cognitive urbanist' and founder of…

New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies with Joshua Schank

Oct 28, 2025 30m

In the latest episode of CoMotion's Fast Forward podcast, host Nick Perloff-Giles sat down with Joshua Schank to discuss his forthcoming book 'New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies,' which examines his…

Belgium is Building the Future with Piet Demunter

Oct 13, 2025 27m

Belgium leads the EU in EV adoption, and isn't resting on its laurels - it already has 3x the number of EV chargers per capita than the average peer country, and is planning a massive buildout. How…

How the Port of Long Beach Beat Pollution (and is doing it again)

Sep 30, 2025 34m

In this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Dr. Noel Hacegaba, COO of the Port of Long Beach, and Heather Tomley, Managing Director of Planning and Environmental Affairs for the Port of Long…

Riyadh's Mobility Revolution: A Global Perspective

Sep 02, 2025 21m

In this episode of Fast Forward, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Founder & Chief Curator of CoMotion John Rossant to discuss CoMotion's newest venture - a conference in Riyadh, focused on the…

Paving Progress: Building Coalitions for Urbanism with Steve Adler

Jun 24, 2025 39m

In this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Steve Adler, former mayor and city councilmember of Austin, TX. They discuss the work required to bridge across interest groups, passing legislation…

High Hopes: Can a Gondola Solve Events Traffic?

Jun 09, 2025 25m

With the recent signing of Shohei Otani, traffic to Dodger Stadium, LA's premiere sports venue, is up more than 12% - all without fixed transit infrastructure to handle the surge. In this episode,…

No Strings Attached: Open Loop Payments with Ben Lebedin

May 27, 2025 28m

Why is it often easier to pay for a cup of coffee than it is to pay for a ride on transit? In this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Ben Lebedin from US Bank & Elavon to discuss the…

Fare Assessment: What's Going on in New York City's Transportation Policy with Matt Daus

May 13, 2025 38m

In this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles is joined by Matthew Daus, Partner at Windels-Marx and former Commissioner of the New York City TLC. They discuss the political headwinds facing congestion…

Sustainable Urban Mobility Investment with Mauricio Rodas & Lisa Sachs

Apr 22, 2025 28m

More than 70% of CO2 emissions are being generated in cities and these cities often lack access to the financing tools necessary to bring sustainable solutions to life. In this episode, CoMotion’s…

Access Granted: The Future of Rider's Choice, with Uber Transit

Apr 08, 2025 36m

Across the country, transit agencies face a dilemma: how to provide reliable, safe, and equitable service for individuals who rely on ADA paratransit, while keeping costs low? In this episode,…

Toll Story: New York City's Congestion Pricing, Two Months In

Mar 18, 2025 30m

In this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Lewis Lehe, Assistant Professor in the Transportation Systems group of the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at UIUC, to discuss…

Magic City Mindset: Unlocking Innovation with Leigh-Ann Buchanan

Mar 04, 2025 26m

In this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Leigh-Ann Buchanan, Founder & CEO of the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority, a 501c(3) non-profit that connects the most innovative startups in…

Funding the Future of Mobility with Puneeth Meruva

Feb 17, 2025 31m

In this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Puneeth Meruva, Partner at Trucks VC, a fund which invests in early-stage ideas that make transportation decarbonized, safer and more accessible.…

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