Moving the Masses: M.J. Maynard on the Power of Las Vegas Transit’s One-of-a-Kind Agency Model
Imagine coordinating a Formula 1 race. Or a city-wide marathon. Or a sold-out Raiders game. Now imagine doing all three—on the same weekend.
In this episode of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort sits down with M.J. Maynard, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), to talk about how Las Vegas keeps moving, no matter what’s on the calendar. With transit, planning, funding, and traffic management all under one roof, RTC is built for high-stakes mobility—and it shows. They discuss:
- What it takes to move hundreds of thousands during mega-events in a city that never slows down
- How RTC’s one-of-a-kind agency model boosts speed, coordination, and efficiency
- Las Vegas’ upcoming bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor—and the push for shade, shelter, and sustainability
- Equity-focused programs for seniors, veterans, students, and people with disabilities
- Whether you’re a transit professional or just wondering how Vegas pulls it off—this one’s worth the ride.
Listen on TransitUnplugged.com
Coming Next Week
Next week on Transit Unplugged Podcast: Paul rides along with Dwight Ferrell, General Manager of the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), to explore how Southeast Michigan is rethinking regional transit. From expanding microtransit to coordinating across agencies, Dwight shares how SMART is adapting to post-pandemic travel—and why listening to frontline workers might be the smartest move of all. Plus: Detroit-style pizza gets five stars (or maybe six).
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