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Transit Unplugged

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 https://transitunplugged.com/

Planes, trains, buses, and boats. Andy Lord has it all in London

30 mins; May 15, 2024

Celebrating Paul's Newest Book: The New Future of Public Transportation

37 mins; May 08, 2024

Launching Successful Innovations at SEPTA with Emily Yates

25 mins; May 01, 2024

Episode 300!

30 mins; April 24, 2024

Welcome to Transit Unplugged!

47 secs; April 24, 2024

System Redesign and Transit Revival in Madison with Justin Stuehrenberg

22 mins; April 17, 2024

Public Transport Insights and Innovations in the Middle East from UITP MENA

24 mins; April 14, 2024

Public Transit Trumps Politics in Oklahoma City with Mayor David Holt

28 mins; April 10, 2024

Tom Gerend and KC Streetcar contribute billions to Kansas City's economy

28 mins; April 03, 2024

Can KCATA Make Transit Oriented Development a Reality in Kansas City?

23 mins; March 27, 2024

Special Episode: Are we thinking about cars the wrong way? from The Future of Mobility Podcast

64 hours 58 mins; March 20, 2024

Can Hydrogen Hubs Push Hydrogen to the Forefront of Transportation Fuels?

26 mins; March 13, 2024

Placemaking in Tulsa: Secret Tunnels, Art Deco Buildings, and a Downtown Reborn Powered by Transit with Chase Phillips

19 mins; March 06, 2024

Scott Marr and MetroLink Tulsa get their kicks on Route 66 with BRT and microtransit

20 mins; February 28, 2024

Special Episode: Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardener with Art Guzzetti from The Transit Authority

41 mins; February 21, 2024

Holly Arnold her path to the top job and managing the largest P3 in the U.S.

25 mins; February 14, 2024

What's the secret sauce to increasing ridership 27% in one year?

26 mins; February 07, 2024

Hidden Transit Heroes Revealed: How Rural Transit Serves Unseen Communities

24 mins; January 31, 2024

If we can't get new buses, how can we move more people?

31 mins; January 24, 2024

Just Don't Make Expensive Mistakes and Other Lessons from Adam Barth, CEO of the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority

27 mins; January 17, 2024

How SEPTA is Making a Difference in the Lives of Vulnerable People

22 mins; January 10, 2024

Creating the first modern streetcar network and the storied career of Congressman Earl Blumenauer

27 mins; January 03, 2024

Special Episode: Jeff Wood and Dr. Karel Martens on planning our cities for accessibility

57 mins; December 29, 2023

Taylor Swift and the rebirth of transit in 2023

29 mins; December 27, 2023

Can Public-Private Partnerships Complete Transit Projects Faster?

27 mins; December 20, 2023

Is the great hydrogen pivot coming to transit in 2024?

28 mins; December 13, 2023

What if public transit agencies drove housing policy?

22 mins; December 06, 2023

Meeting The Transit Needs and Keeping Cool in America's Fastest Growing County

23 mins; November 29, 2023

That Time When Defeating a Ballot Measure Was Good for Transit with Scott Smith

32 mins; November 22, 2023

Will Low Emission Zones Discourage Driving in the UK with Adam Hill

29 mins; November 15, 2023

Why would a transit CEO pick up 500 tons of trash as his first priority on the job?

31 mins; November 08, 2023

Randy Clarke Has Boosted WMATA, But a Budget Crisis Looms Large Over His Success

33 mins; November 01, 2023

The surprising things about being a public transit CEO in 2023

36 mins; October 25, 2023

Carl Sedoryk Putting His Community, Riders, and the Planet First

23 mins; October 18, 2023

Transit Unplugged News Minute: Happy 150th Birthday to the Cable Car!

1 min; October 16, 2023

AI in Transit Panel with Eve Machol and Renee Autumn Ray

33 mins; October 11, 2023

Weekly News for October 9th: Robotaxis for paratransit and APTA EXPO!

1 min; October 09, 2023

In Conversation with Laura Hendricks: How Transdev Brings Expertise to Agencies Across North America

36 mins; October 04, 2023

Brightline Connects Miami and Orlando with Highspeed Rail Transit Unplugged News for October 2

56 secs; October 02, 2023

Diana Kotler moves her community in the happiest place on Earth in Anaheim

27 mins; September 27, 2023

Transit Unplugged News Minute: Miami Dade SHIFT Into Gear Update

59 secs; September 25, 2023

Mike Noland on the Path Forward and Improving Service on Commuter Rail

30 mins; September 20, 2023

Transit Unplugged Weekly News: Chicago Transit gets $1.9B to expand the Red Line

1 min; September 19, 2023

Mark Joseph Looks Back at Going From Taxis to Transdev and What's Next for Transit

33 mins; September 13, 2023

Transit Unplugged Transit News Minute for September 11th, 2023

57 secs; September 11, 2023

Yellow Transportation Reunion: Stories from the Transportation Trenches

40 mins; September 06, 2023

Transit Unplugged Transit News Minute for September 1st, 2023

1 min; September 01, 2023

Bus Rapid Transit and Brazil's Contribution to Global Transit with Tula Vandaramatos

23 mins; August 30, 2023

Dimas Barrreira--Going all electric isn't the only path to reducing emissions

33 mins; August 23, 2023

Coree Cuff Lonergan on Creating 200 Miles of New Transit Service in Broward County

26 mins; August 16, 2023

Transit Payment Innovations in Central Florida and Driving Customer Loyalty in Transit

37 mins; August 09, 2023

Innovation, Accessibility, and Attracting New Riders--UITP CEO Roundtable Part 2

50 mins; August 02, 2023

Creating new funding models, the challenge of the EV transition, and stop negative self-talk

40 mins; July 26, 2023

UITP CEO Roundtable Part 1: European Transit Leaders on Today's Transit Trends

54 mins; July 19, 2023

A Global Perspective on Transit from Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz and Tips to Speak with Confidence

39 mins; July 12, 2023

Cybersecurity, Safety Data, and Smart Cities -- Canadian Transit Tech Innovation Part 2

41 mins; July 05, 2023

Focus on Canadian Transport Tech Innovation Part 1 EVs and New Transit Models

31 mins; June 28, 2023

Sneak Peek - Canadian Technology Focus on AI in Transit

6 mins; June 23, 2023

Renée Amilcar is charting the course for the future of transport around the world

29 mins; June 20, 2023

New, Innovative Microtransit Models and How to Make Sure You Always Bring Your Passions to Work

34 mins; June 14, 2023

Connecting With Employees is the Secret to Managing a Successful Transit Agency

33 mins; June 07, 2023

How LA Metro is Already Getting Ready for the 2028 Summer Olympics with Seleta Reynolds

33 mins; May 31, 2023

Creating tourist-friendly transportation in Banff, AB

27 mins; May 24, 2023

Focusing on Better Customer Experience and Micro Innovation in Transit

37 mins; May 17, 2023

Announcing Paul's Newest Book Plus Meeting the Needs of a Growing City in Everett, WA

32 mins; May 10, 2023

Going Green with Hydrogen and Two Books to Level Up Your Leadership

39 mins; May 03, 2023

Ric Ilgenfritz Leads Community Transit with Ambitious BRT Plans and It's our 250th Episode!

31 mins; April 26, 2023

CEO Roundtable Recorded Live at ThinkTransit: Behind the Scenes with Transit Leaders

57 mins; April 19, 2023

Promoting Inclusive Public Transport in Singapore with Andy Thompson of Go-Ahead Singapore

34 mins; April 12, 2023

Craig Cipriano On Planning for Zero Emissions and Developing Your Career

34 mins; April 05, 2023

Creating a dynamic on-demand transit system in Oklahoma with Kendra McGeady, Pelivan Transit

27 mins; March 29, 2023

What the financial crisis means for your agency with David Leininger and is hydrogen our best zero emissions option with Kirt Conrad

55 mins; March 22, 2023

Noah Berger MVRTA

36 mins; March 15, 2023

Jon Nouchi and Keith "Flip" Griffin

30 mins; March 08, 2023

Stephen M. R. Covey

32 mins; March 01, 2023

Christian Kent and Shawn Moon

51 mins; February 22, 2023

Ts Mazli Mustaffa -- Sarawak Metro

27 mins; February 15, 2023

Stacey Matlen and Eulois Cleckley

30 mins; February 08, 2023

Kate Mattice -- Northern Virginia Transportation Commission

28 mins; February 01, 2023

Rikesh Shah and Larnzell Harper

40 mins; January 25, 2023

Catherine Rinaldi -- Metro-North and Long Island Rail Roads

31 mins; January 18, 2023

Matthew Daus and Dale Walls

35 mins; January 11, 2023

Jim Derwinski -- CEO Metra Commuter Rail Chicago

27 mins; January 04, 2023

End of the year wrap up for 2022

63 hours 36 mins; December 28, 2022

Dave McKenna -- Rocky Mountaineer

33 mins; December 21, 2022

Mike Bagshaw - MTR UK

30 mins; December 14, 2022

Mass Transit 40 Under 40 Part 2: Carlos Cruz-Casas, Roman Steichen, and Sophia Maletz Franklyn

47 mins; December 07, 2022

Mass Transit 40 Under 40 Part 1: Kayleigh Cleek and Sapna Shah

33 mins; November 30, 2022

Dave Reage -- Halifax Transit

21 mins; November 23, 2022

Jarrett Walker -- Jarrett Walker and Assoc. Part 2

31 mins; November 16, 2022

Jarrett Walker -- Jarrett Walker and Assoc. Part 1

30 mins; November 09, 2022

Rich Davey -- New York MTA

30 mins; November 02, 2022

Jennifer DeBruhl -- Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

26 mins; October 26, 2022

Charles Lattuca -- GoTriangle

32 mins; October 19, 2022

Vernon Everitt -- Transport for Greater Manchester

31 mins; October 12, 2022

Lisa Walton -- SFMTA

35 mins; October 05, 2022

Michelle Bouchard -- Caltrain

34 mins; September 28, 2022

Suhair Al Khatib -- Washington Metro Rail Safety Commission

31 mins; September 21, 2022

Paul Comfort, Bacarra Mauldin, and Alex Wiggins on Diversity and Inclusion

29 mins; September 14, 2022

Steve Young -- VIA Metropolitan Transit

33 mins; September 07, 2022

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