How would you spend $4B? Will FIFA go driverless for World Cup? Also, we won a Telly!
🏆 Big News from Transit Unplugged
Before we get into this week’s content, we’ve got a couple of exciting announcements to share:
🎉 Transit Unplugged TV just received a 2025 Telly Award in the Travel & Tourism category!
📣 And we’ve officially launched a brand refresh across all platforms, spotlighting our global momentum and future vision.
Check out the full announcements here:
Transit Unplugged TV wins Telly Award »
Transit Unplugged Levels Up »
And now…onto our regularly scheduled content goodness:
This Week on the Podcast!
Building Broward’s $4B Transit Future
What does it take to add three new transit modes—light rail, commuter rail, and BRT—all in one ambitious plan? In this week’s Transit Unplugged, Coree Cuff Lonergan, CEO of Broward County Transit, joins Paul Comfort for a rolling interview on the bus to share how her team is turning vision into reality. From LEED-certified facilities to AI-powered engagement and a bold 15-year capital program, this episode is a masterclass in systems thinking—and public trust.
ICYMI: Uncut Adventures in DC!
On our recent “How Do I Get There?” episode of Transit Unplugged TV, we explored Washington, DC by bus, Metro, streetcar, and more. Now, go behind the scenes with extended, uncut interviews.
Whether you’re a transit pro or just planning your next DC trip, this is your all-access pass to the people powering the system.
Also, In Case You Missed It…
Miss last week’s Transit Unplugged? Catch up with Michele Stiehler, Chief of Paratransit Services at Boston’s MBTA, as she shares how one of the nation’s largest paratransit systems is embracing smarter tech, stronger teams, and service that puts riders first. From wage increases to a new mobility center, Michele makes the case for modernizing paratransit—without losing its human heart.
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:
- MTI releases research on transit cybersecurity
- Translink’s 2025 investment plan approved in Vancouver
- Atlanta mulls self-driving adoption for FIFA World Cup
- Chattanooga livens up bus stop benches
