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What do NASCAR’s legendary Monster Mile, America’s corporate capital, a historic train station, a seaside boardwalk, and a statewide transit system have in common? They’re all part of the story of Delaware.

Join Transit Unplugged TV host Paul Comfort as he explores America’s First State from Dover to Wilmington and all the way to the beaches of Rehoboth. Along the journey, you’ll discover how DART First State connects the entire state through buses, commuter rail, border-to-border paratransit service, seasonal beach routes, and innovative on-demand microtransit.

The episode also captures a rare leadership moment as Paul sits down with both retiring CEO John Sisson and incoming CEO Lilia Montoya during their transition, offering a unique look at the future of transit in Delaware. From the state’s rich history and the iconic Hotel DuPont to boardwalk traditions, local food, and coastal culture, this journey reveals why Delaware is far more than just the First State.

Featuring interviews with
đź“ŤGary Camp, VP Marketing & Communications, Dover Motor Speedway
đź“ŤRosemary Staniszewski, Tour Guide, First State Heritage Park
đź“ŤJohn Sisson, CEO, Delaware Transit Corporation (DART)
đź“ŤLilia Montoya, CEO, DART
đź“ŤAzeem Mirza, Marketing, Communications & Outreach Specialist, DART
đź“ŤMike Neal, Deputy COO, DART
đź“ŤMichael Gerakios, Manager, Le Cavalier
đź“ŤTom Santora, Historian, Hotel Du Pont
đź“ŤLerrissa Boardley, Marketing & Outreach Supervisor, DART
đź“ŤLawrence Cunningham, Presiding Director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, University of Delaware
đź“ŤMark Luszcz, Chief Engineer, Delaware Dept of Transportation
đź“ŤClaude McCrea, Deputy COO, DART
đź“ŤTremica Cherry-Wall, Planning & Development Manager, DART

00:00 Welcome to Delaware and the Monster Mile
03:24 Delaware History, Government, and DART First State
10:00 Riding Rail from Claymont to Wilmington
14:30 Wilmington, Hotel DuPont, and America’s Corporate Capital
24:18 Transportation Innovation Across Delaware
30:29 DART to the Delaware Beaches
33:13 Rehoboth Beach, Boardwalk Traditions, and Final Thoughts

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

Special Thanks
Emmett Strack, Social Media
Malasia Reid
Delaware Transit Corporation (DART) https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Delaware DOT https://deldot.gov/
Hotel Du Pont https://www.hoteldupont.com/
Le Cavalier https://www.lecavalierde.com/
Spence’s Bazaar
Dover Motor Speedway https://www.dovermotorspeedway.com/
Legislative Hall
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk https://www.rehobothbeachde.gov/experience-rehoboth-beach/
University of Delaware https://weinberg.udel.edu/
Port Wilmington

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