Who were your mentors?
Mentors are crucial, do you have one? This week Paul chats with Ben Limmer, Chief of Public Transportation at the Connecticut Department of Transportation about being a crucial link…
Let’s talk thanks
Thanks for all you do. We’re going to do a bit of a departure this week from our usual newsletter fare. This week we’re going to take a moment…
Transit’s Crucial Role in Society
What’s the legislative outlook for transit in 2025? The 2024 U.S. election is over and we now know who will be in the White House, House of Representatives, and…
Los Angeles In the Spotlight
We’re all about LA this week! This week the podcast and Transit Unplugged TV feature LA and everything going on to get ready for the 2028 Olympics and the…
$25B+ in transit funding approved by voters!
Plus we kick off Season 8 with 5 transit CEOs This week in the U.S. voters approved 19 of 25 transit funding measures on the ballot equaling more that…
Isn’t universal accessibility always the goal?????
Accessibility is not a checklist Accessibility is an essential and important topic in transit–and one that Transit Unplugged has deep connections to. From Paul’s first job in transit to…
The secret to success in your transit career
There are no shortcuts to getting ahead What does it really take to rise through the ranks in transit? Just dumb luck? Being in the right place at the…
Transit & Emergency Response: Behind the Scenes in Florida
Transit agencies are in the thick of it when disaster strikes The damage, destruction, and chaos in the Southeastern U.S. from Hurricanes Helene and Milton are heartbreaking. In some…
TNCs help keep paratransit running smoothly
TNCs help agencies deliver better, more flexible paratransit services Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) have been playing a huge role in the new era of transit. They’re powering on-demand transit,…
Rail keeps transit on track around the world
From Boston to Berlin, Bangkok to Brussels, rail connections are essential It’s no secret we’re big fans of rail at Transit Unplugged. From our award-winning Rocky Mountaineer episode to the ÖBB Nightjet…