Happy National Transit Week! MBTA Insights, (uncut) DC Adventures, and More
This Week on the Podcast!
This Week on the Podcast
After 35 years at NJ Transit, Michele Stiehler now leads one of the largest paratransit systems in the U.S. at Boston’s MBTA. In this week’s Transit Unplugged episode, she shares how investing in people—riders and staff—is key to delivering responsive, tech-enabled paratransit service. From wage increases to a new mobility center, this conversation is all about modernizing without losing the human connection.
WATCH: Uncut Adventures in DC!
If you enjoyed our special “How Do I Get There” episode of Transit Unplugged TV where we showed you how to see the sites in Washington, DC on public transit, check out these uncut interviews.
📍Randy Clarke, CEO & GM of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
📍 Sophie Cuadra, Director of Photography, Quadra Audiovisual
📍 Dylan Carragher, Security Contractor
In Case You Missed It…
Miss last week’s Transit Unplugged? Catch up with Jeremi Bumpus, Director of Transportation at Paducah Area Transit System, as he shares how his team built 207 bus stops—up from zero—in just a few years. From replacing a flag-down system to introducing rider-facing tech, Jeremi walks us through the operational, cultural, and logistical shifts behind modernizing transit in a growing mid-sized region.
This Week in Transit News
Curious about the latest headlines in the transit industry? Check out our Transit Unplugged News Minute with Julie Gates. She covers the biggest stories in the industry every week. Click to view, and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing. This week:
- Happy National Transportation Week!
- Nashville rolls out free rides (to court)
- Driverless semis cruise Texas highways
- BrightLine and Industrious unveil flexible work spaces at train stations
