
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 | 8 years ago |
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How Transit CEOs Are Tackling Safety, Growth, and Leadership — Live from ThinkTransit
This week on Transit Unplugged, we take you live to Boston for a special CEO Roundtable recorded at the ThinkTransit Conference—featuring four of the most influent... more
Paul Comfort talks with Patrick Preusser, Chief Operating Officer of Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD), to unpack the reality of delivering transit service across one of the largest and most complex systems in the U.S.
Serving over 3 m... more
This week on Transit Unplugged, we continue our “The Doers” series—highlighting the transit leaders who are not just setting strategy, but delivering results on the ground.
Paul Comfort sits down with Shofi Ull Azum, Chief Planning and Development O... more
In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort sits down with Amanda Vandegrift, Deputy CEO of Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer at WeGo Public Transit in Nashville.
This conversation is part of our “The Doers” series—hig... 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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A globally focused transit leadership show that brings in senior executives, engineers, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the big forces shaping public transportation. Episodes regularly explore funding, workforce development, safety, and technology trends—from AI and automation to electrification and hydrogen propulsion—along with strategic issues like mega-events, standards, and manufacturing. The conversations often feature practical takeaways for agencies, vendors, and operators, plus personal leadership stories that illuminate career paths in the transit world. A notable strength is the mix of high-profile agency leaders and niche experts, offering both big-picture context and hands-on insights for practitioners and sponsor... more
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Recent guests on Transit Unplugged include:
1. Rich Davey
2. Nora Leerhsen
3. Harry Wilson
4. Jay Fox
5. Patrick Preusser
6. Shofi Ull Azum
7. Amanda Vandergrift
8. Steve Bland
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