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…
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…
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…
Transit Leadership in Annapolis, Detroit on TV, and Some Great News for Public Mobility
This week, the Transit Unplugged team hit the ground at CTAA Expo in sunny San Diego (though it was a little cloudy), connecting with some of the brightest minds shaping the…
A roadmap for an unconventional transit career—plus strike updates and driverless buses on the move
☀️ Gearing Up for Summer at Transit Unplugged As we head into the season of sunshine, conferences, and cross-country travel, we’re feeling energized about what’s ahead. Our bags are…