{"podcast":{"title":"Mobility Redefined","slug":"mobility-redefined-7025064","podcast_index_feed_id":7025064,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mobilityredefined/","website_url":"https://mobilityredefined.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0b9bbc61-71d4-4294-831a-bf7241242ecf/8Uws7Zvjjg2xeO8cXz3VSc9c.jpg","author":"Modaxo","episode_count":30,"summary":"The public transport industry is undergoing rapid change, from decarbonisation and sustainability goals to the fast-paced evolution of digital technology. Mobility Redefined is the podcast for senior managers, executives, and decision-makers who are leading this transformation. Hosted by Dr Kaan Yildizgöz, Executive Director at Modaxo, each episode brings expert insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the transport sector today. From digitalisation and workforce development to customer-centric innovations, this podcast covers the critical issues shaping the future of mobility. Why Listen? As a leader in public transport, you play a crucial role in building sustainable cities, fostering economic growth, and enhancing quality of life. Mobility Redefined provides practical solutions, forward-thinking strategies, and visionary ideas to help you stay ahead of trends and lead your organisation into the future. With experience in public and private sectors, UITP and now Modaxo, Dr Yildizgöz brings a global perspective on transport policy, innovation, and leadership. He has also published two public transport books and spoken or trained in more than 70 countries around the wor…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T16:17:01.777743+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064"},"episode":{"title":"Sustainable Mobility in Barcelona: A Conversation with ABM’s Joan Bigas","slug":"sustainable-mobility-in-barcelona-a-conversation-with-abm-s-joan-bigas","published_at":"2025-08-04T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064/sustainable-mobility-in-barcelona-a-conversation-with-abm-s-joan-bigas","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064","url":"https://mobilityredefined.com/episodes/sustainable-mobility-in-barcelona-a-conversation-with-abms-joan-bigas","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cbba9e9f-cf8c-4239-927d-b78745f0d990.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Mobility Redefined , Dr Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Joan Bigas, Director of Mobility for the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB), about the city's bold and strategic approach to transforming urban mobility. Joan outlines Barcelona’s twin priorities of digitalisation and decarbonisation, highlighting successful initiatives such as low emission zones, electric and hydrogen buses, and the ongoing deployment of shared mobility services. The discussion offers valuable insights into the challenges of infrastructure, procurement, and regulation – especially when balancing innovation with public interest. Joan also explains how the AMB manages governance across 36 municipalities and supports both public and private operators with the infrastructure needed for a sustainable transition. With clear examples and honest reflections, this episode provides practical lessons for urban mobility professionals and public transport leaders navigating the future of transport in their own cities. Chapter Timings 00:00 Introduction to Mobility Redefined Podcast 00:25 Meet Mr. Joan Bigas: Director of Mobility for Barcelona 01:33 Barcelona's Vision for Sustainable Mobility 04:52 Decarbonisation Strategies: Low Emission Zones and Superblocks 10:26 Electrification of Barcelona's Bus Fleet 14:52 Regulating Shared Mobility in Barcelona 20:05 Multimodal Integration and Mobility as a Service 21:56 Final Thoughts and Future Vision Connect with Us: Website: https://mobilityredefined.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/ Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com Host: Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz Producer: Mike Cartmel Executive Producer: Darren Turpin Special thanks to: Brand design: Tina Olagundoye Digital Media: Belén Iturrioz Campo M…","meta_description":"In this episode of Mobility Redefined , Dr Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Joan Bigas, Director of Mobility for the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB), about…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1385,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mobility-redefined-7025064/episodes/sustainable-mobility-in-barcelona-a-conversation-with-abm-s-joan-bigas/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064/sustainable-mobility-in-barcelona-a-conversation-with-abm-s-joan-bigas.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}