Boston Travel Guide: History, Culture & Public Transit Explained 

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Welcome to Boston, where American history, iconic neighborhoods, and world‑class public transportation come together in one unforgettable city. 

Join Transit Unplugged TV, as host Paul Comfort explores Boston the way visitors and locals alike do—by walking historic streets, riding the “T” and diving into the stories that shaped the nation. From the waterfront where the Boston Tea Party helped spark the American Revolution to the brick-lined Freedom Trail that connects centuries of history, Boston proves that the past and present move side by side. 

You’ll also get a look inside the 2025 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) TRANSform Conference where transit leaders from across the country gathered to discuss innovation, operations, and the future of public transportation. From the trade show floor to leadership panels and behind‑the‑scenes moments, you’ll see how cities are reimagining mobility. 

Featuring interviews with 
📍Kenneth McDonald, CEO, Long Beach Transit 
📍Amanda Wanke, CEO, DART (Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority) 
📍Ben Limmer, Bureau Chief, Public Transportation, Connecticut Department of Transportation (at the time of the filming of this episode, now Ben serves as CEO of QC MetroLINK) 
📍Jessica Mefford-Miller, CEO, Valley Metro, Phoenix 
📍Ben Stupka, Executive Director, RTA, Detroit 
📍Laurence Broseta, International CEO, Keolis 

00:00:01 – The Boston Tea Party & Waterfront History
00:01:45 – Walking the Freedom Trail
00:02:30 – Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market
00:03:00 – Union Oyster House
00:04:45 – The MBTA: Boston’s “T”
00:05:15 – Boston Harbor by Boat
00:06:00 – Inside APTA TRANSform Conference 
00:15:45 – Rose Kennedy Greenway & The Big Dig 
00:16:45 – Fenway Park 
00:17:45 – Why Boston Works 

Credits 
Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com     
Host: Paul Comfort     
Producer: Paul Comfort     
Music Composer/Supervisor: Jaime Cuadra     
Sound Design: Jaime Cuadra    
Director of Photography: Jaime Cuadra     
Second Camera Operator: Chris O’Keeffe 
Video Editor: Jaime Cuadra     
Executive Producer: Julie Gates    
Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin   
Newsletter: Chris O’Keeffe   

Special Thanks 
Tina Olagundoye, Brand Design 
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)  
Vontas 
Uber Transit 
UZURV 
Brad Thomas, North America CEO, Keolis 
Justin Thompson, Chief of Staff, Keolis