
We share the stories, challenges, and successes of the top transit professionals from around the world. Learn how top transit leaders got to where they are with stories and insights from their careers. Get the inside story about public transit and transit trends from the people who run it. Transit Unplugged is hosted and produced by Paul Comfort and brought to you by Modaxo Learn more at t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 301 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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How can transit agencies give riders more options while still strengthening the core network?
In this special episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort returns to St. Pete/Clearwater for extended conversations originally filmed for Transit Unplugge... more
San Antonio is growing fast—and VIA Metropolitan Transit is growing right along with it.
For this special episode of Transit Unplugged, we’re going back to our Transit Unplugged TV visit to San Antonio and bringing you three extended, uncut conversa... more
In this episode, Frank joins Paul Comfort to discuss what it's really like to move from leading bus operations at one of the world's largest transit agencies to running an entire organization. He shares how Capital District Transportation Authority (... more
The future of passenger rail is being built right now—and Transit Unplugged takes you inside one of the industry's biggest events to see it firsthand.
Recorded on location at the American Public Transportation Associati... more
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This podcast covers interesting topics, however it is a shame the host is so poor. Talking too fast, talking over the guests, constant interjecting. Calm it down, let the experts talk, allow your audience time to listen and absorb.
Great Interviews and filling a void in podcasts. Thank you Paul Comfort!
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Transit Unplugged features in-depth conversations with senior transit leaders, operators, policymakers, and industry experts from a global mix of public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Episodes commonly center on leadership transitions, system redesigns, major capital rail and bus projects, funding and policy dynamics, technology-enabled operations, and the evolving role of transit in urban and regional mobility. A standout angle is on-the-ground leadership experiences, operational realities, and practical strategies for improving safety, reliability, and rider experience across multi-modal networks. The format often blends candid interviews with tours, case studies, and strategic context, making it helpful for future guest prospects... more
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Recent guests on Transit Unplugged include:
1. Trammell Brown
2. Rod Sanchez
3. Frank Annicaro
4. Josh Wolf
5. Ray Biggs
6. Mike Pal
7. Roger Morton
8. Lori Kahakina
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