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 transit system on one live visualization board? That’s the kind of innovation Laurence Broseta and her team at Keolis are bringing to life. And while the tools may be global, the stories this week remind us how deeply local transit really is—from the Eastern Shore to small-town Kentucky.

It’s a good week to look at the whole picture—and to appreciate the people who keep it moving. 

This Week on the Podcast

At the APTA TRANSform Conference in Boston, Paul Comfort sat down with Laurence Broseta, International CEO of Keolis Group — one of the world’s most innovative mobility leaders.

They dig into what it really takes to run transit systems on multiple continents, from the Grand Paris Express to high-speed rail in Canada, and how technology, culture, and collaboration drive Keolis’ success (including their astounding Visualization Room).

ICYMI: 350K 640K! (and counting)

OUR MOST WATCHED EPISODE EVER!

Still climbing! Not sure if it’s the crab smashing, the boats, or the mid-Atlantic charm—but our Queen Anne’s County episode just keeps climbing!

Join Paul Comfort on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for a hometown adventure through Kent Narrows and historic Centreville. Learn how to eat a blue crab like a local, meet boatbuilders and musicians, and see how rural transit connects this coastal community.

ICYMI: GRITS

Paul Comfort heads to the Kentucky Transit Association Trade Show to talk with Dan Lanham and Michael Hughes of GRITS (Green River Intra-County Transit System) about a rare thing in any industry — a truly seamless leadership transition. As Dan retires after nearly two decades and Michael steps into the director’s chair, they share how mentorship, months of preparation, and a people-first philosophy set their agency up for continued success.

The News Minute

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:

• Maryland Transit Administration helps federal employees during the shutdown with free MARC and Commuter Bus rides.
• Miami-Dade County launches the nation’s longest all-electric BRT—with air-conditioned shelters and free Wi-Fi.
• DART celebrates the first ride of its new Silver Line Regional Rail.
• Portland hosts both the Mpact Conference and the ACT TDM Forum.
• Metro Transit – St. Louis saves thousands by 3D-printing its own bus parts.