“Raise Your Hand!” — Leadership Lessons from Bridgette Beato
Leadership in transit isn’t accidental. It’s built — through mentorship, intentional choices, and the courage to raise your hand when the moment calls for it. This week’s podcast episode…
A Conversation with Amtrak’s Roger Harris
There’s a real sense of momentum in the air right now. Across the industry, transit leaders are moving from recovery to confidence—from stabilizing systems to sharpening strategy. This week’s…
“We’re ready now.” — A Transit Leader’s Bold Response to 2034 Olympic Planning
There’s something electric about hearing a leader say, “We’re ready now.” Imagine the International Olympic Comittee asking whether you can meet the demands of a global event nearly a decade out…
Can One Factory Change the Future of Rail in America?
As we hit the home stretch of the year, the pace of the industry hasn’t eased one bit. Our team is gearing up for some well-earned time off, but…
“You fight this until your career is over.”
In transit, progress is hard-won. There’s no silver bullet—just relentless effort, bold decisions, and a clear sense of purpose. Whether it’s tackling crime in New York, upgrading Penn Station,…
The Secret Weapon for Transit? It’s Simpler Than You Might Think.
August 29, 2025 We love the tech. We live for the policy breakthroughs and big infrastructure wins. But sometimes, the real secret weapon for our industry isn’t software or…
AI, Open Data, and This Week’s Transit Headlines
Holy smokes—it’s August already and the wheels aren’t slowing down. Last week we zipped down to New Orleans to collect a shiny new SWTA Spotlight Award 🏆 (and, yes, Café du Monde’s beignets and chicory…
One Episode. Five Transit Leaders. Do Not Miss This.
This week, we’re handing the mic to the leaders shaping what’s next in transit. From the future of industry publishing to Olympic readiness in LA, our latest episode features…
We Answer 2025’s BIGGEST Transit Questions, Tales from Mobility Miami + More
This Week on the Podcast In a special Transit Unplugged Insider episode, Executive Producer Julie Gates flips the mic and interviews our host, Paul Comfort, for a candid conversation you…
The Cities Moving Transit Forward (and the Episode Everyone’s Watching)
This week on Transit Unplugged, we’re going global and local. From the UK’s Tower Transit to the small city with a big transit transformation—St. Cloud, Minnesota—we’re spotlighting how bold…