“Rural Public Transportation Really is a Lifeline.”
Even on the road in Salt Lake City — cameras rolling and conversations flowing — our team keeps coming back to the same idea: transit is everywhere, and it…
These Research Reports Could Change Transit Forever
As fall conference season keeps us all on the move (seriously, we need a GPS tracker for Paul), we’re reminded just how big—and how human—this industry really is. From…
Imagine All Your Transit System’s Data on One Screen
Happy Halloween! 🎃 As we wrap up October, we’re thinking big—about how technology, leadership, and community all shape the future of mobility. What if you could see your entire…
“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…
We’re Measuring the Wrong Transit Metrics!
This week we’re talking metrics, innovation, and momentum. On the podcast, Mark Aesch argues it’s time to dump ridership as the north‑star KPI, while Alvin McBorrough shows how smarter AI can…
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…
The Most Livable City in the U.S.? It’s Not Where You Think.
We’re excited for this one. Join Paul Comfort for conversations with a CEO, former mayor, and an executive director. Plus, two cities making headlines for all the right reasons—Detroit,…
Detroit’s Transit Revival, Maryland Innovation, and What’s New in LA and in Phoenix
This week, we’re on the ground in Detroit with Robert Cramer, reflecting on Annapolis with Markus Moore, and tracking big headlines in the News Minute. Plus, our latest TV…