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 roundtable conversations in Washington DC and Montreal to behind-the-scenes lookouts in Connecticut and Boston, the work of transit keeps circling back to the same thing: people showing up for their communities. 

This Week on the Podcast

In this special live episode of Transit Unplugged, recorded at Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Day in Washington DC, Paul Comfort sits down with a powerhouse panel of transit leaders: 

• Matt Daus — Partner & Chair, Transportation Practice Group (Windels Marx)
• Sarah Meyer — EVP, Chief Customer Officer at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) 
• Jamaal Schoby — Senior Program Manager at Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP)
• Art Guzzetti — Vice President, Policy at American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 

COMING SOON: Connecticut

Transit Unplugged TV explores the vibrant heart of Connecticut—featuring exclusive interviews with the lead singers from Styx and REO Speedwagon! From the golden dome of Hartford’s Capitol Building to the legendary Mark Twain House, this episode includes iconic sights, local dining favorites, and behind-the-scenes access to the state’s public transit.

ICYMI: Keolis

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).

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:

• Danville Mass Transit — free rides on Election Day to help voters get to the polls
•  Metropolitan Transportation Authority – MTA— new elevators, stairways, and walkways at Grand Central–42nd Street
• Amtrak — $30M in accessibility upgrades across five North Dakota stations
• Meanwhile in Montreal, our Paul Comfort joins industry leaders at the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Fall Conference to host the CEO Roundtable