Blaise is delighted to welcome its newest board member, Josh Colle.
Josh is a leader in the public transit field with over 20 years of experience in the transport and municipal sectors, with extensive strategy, customer, and operations experience. He is a Vice Chair and Board Member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association and previously worked with transit providers across the continent as EY Canada’s national transit lead. Prior to his role at EY, Josh served as a Toronto City Councillor, sat on the Board of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), and worked at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Josh is currently Chief Strategy and Customer Experience Officer at the TTC, overseeing the entire customer journey, including customer service, strategy, marketing, digital experience, and service planning.
Josh brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, from his many public and private sector roles and many community building initiatives. As lover of cities, a governance guru, and a transit geek, Josh will be instrumental in helping guide Blaise towards increasing the adoption of automated transit technology in small cities and rural communities.
“The combination of radically shifting customer expectations and historic operating budget pressures has our industry on the cusp of a massive transformation” says Josh. “Blaise’s team and services are uniquely positioned to help customers and transit providers meet these challenges and opportunities.”
Justin Hunt, Blaise Transit’s CEO shares: “We’re excited to welcome an industry veteran, and someone dedicated most of his career to improving mobility options in his hometown, but also across North America. Josh understands the importance of transit in creating healthy places to live through better connections, which is exactly Blaise’s mission.”
The ability to attract a seasoned transit executive likeJosh Colle to our board is a testament to the progress we’ve made in becoming a world-leader in AI-driven transit technology. Having worked with hundreds of transit vendors over the past decade, Josh knows what it takes for an organization to have a global impact in this industry.
This news comes shortly after Blaise Transit recently added Olivia Li to their executive team as CTO, furthering the expertise they have around the leadership table.
Blaise Transit, a leader in the development of innovative software solutions for public transit, is excited to announce the appointment of Olivia Li as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
We know most transit agencies are constantly striving to enhance their rider’s experience. However, amidst the excitement of offering new technology to passengers the crucial aspect of communication often gets overlooked. On-demand transit represents a paradigm shift in traditional transit models, with its tech-driven approach requiring active participation from riders. Yet, many riders may be unfamiliar with this concept, especially if it's the first time it's being introduced in their community. The introduction of new technology adds another layer of complexity, necessitating effective change management.
Earlier this year, Blaise Transit began a new partnership with the Klamath Tribes in Southwestern Oregon. This collaboration marked a significant milestone in providing innovative, on-demand transit solutions to the Chiloquin and Klamath Falls regions, further underscoring the critical need for accessible and efficient transportation in the 574 tribal communities across the United States.
