Vibrant Tucson: Food, Culture, Transit

In this episode of Transit Unplugged TV, Paul explores the vibrant city of Tucson, AZ, uncovering its rich food scene, diverse culture, and efficient public transit system. 

Discover Tucson’s Culinary Delights: From authentic Mexican cuisine to innovative fusion dishes, Tucson’s food scene is a feast for the senses. Join us as we visit a local favorite. 

Experience Tucson’s Cultural Heritage: Dive into the heart of Tucson’s culture, from historic landmarks to contemporary art. Learn about the city’s unique blend of traditions and modern influences. 

Navigate Tucson’s Transit System: Get an insider’s look at Sun Tran, Sun Van, and Sun Link, including buses, streetcars, and bike-friendly routes. See how the city has been keeping its residents and visitors moving smoothly for 50 years. 

Join us on this exciting journey through Tucson, AZ. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Transit Unplugged TV! 

00:00 Introduction and welcome at San Xavier Del Bac Mission 

01:16 Trail Dust Town and Pinnacle Peak 

03:25 SunTran operations with Sam Credio, Director of Transportation & Mobility 

05:10 BRT and TOD with Rhett Crowninshield, City of Tucson Transit Administrator 

06:46 Mikel Oglesby, Sun Tran General Manager answers “How do I get there?!” 

07:30 Historic El Charro Cafe with owner Ray Flores 

10:56 History of transit in Tucson with Davita Mueller, Sun Tran Director of Service Planning 

13:41 South West Transit Association (SWTA) annual conference and expo 

15:05 All about Sun Tran with Mikel Oglesby 

16:57 Tour Sun Link Streetcar Operations and Control Center with John Zukas, Assistant GM 

19:19 Hotel Congress and the capture of John Dillinger 

20:24 Live jazz at the Century Club 

20:59 Tour of Sun Tran North Bus Yard Facility with Jeff Rock, Assistant GM 

23:48 Operations wrap up with Mikel Oglesby 

24:29 Old Pueblo Trolley Museum with historians Gene Caywood and Mark Hart 

27:06 Closing and reflection at White Stallion Ranch 

Credits 

Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com  

Host: Paul Comfort  

Producer: Paul Comfort  

Music Composer/Supervisor: Jaime Cuadra  

Sound Design: Jaime Cuadra  

Director of Photography: Jaime Cuadra  

Video Editor: Jaime Cuadra  

Executive Producer: Julie Gates 

Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin 

Special Thanks to 

Cindy Glysson, Director of Marketing & Communications, Sun Tran – https://www.suntran.com/   
Mikel Oglesby, General Manager, Sun Tran, Sun Link & Sun Van 
City of Tucson – https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Home 

El Charro Cafe – https://www.elcharrocafe.com/ 

Hotel Congress – https://hotelcongress.com/ 

Old Pueblo Trolley Museum – https://oldpueblotrolley.com/ 

Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse – https://www.pinnaclepeaktucson.com/ 

San Xavier Del Bac Mission – https://sanxaviermission.org/ 

Southwest Transit Association – https://www.swta.org/ 

The Century Room – https://hotelcongress.com/venues/centuryroom/ 

Trail Dust Town – https://www.traildusttown.com/ 

White Stallion Ranch – https://whitestallion.com/ 

Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova 

Marketing Copywriter: Cyndi Raskin 

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