Inside Connecticut: Fastrak Buses, Food Favorites & Music Legends

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Join host Paul Comfort as 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 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. Ride the #1-ranked CT Fastrak Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), savor global flavors at Parkville Market, and discover the birthplace of the American hamburger at Louis’ Lunch. Plus, enjoy a historic ferry ride and a tour of Gillette Castle. Whether you’re a foodie, history buff, music lover, or transit enthusiast, Connecticut’s got something for everyone.

Featuring interviews with:
Garrett Eucalitto, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Ben Limmer, Former Chief of Public Transportation, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Lisa Rivers, Transit Administrator, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Matt Sousa, VP of Operations Parkville Market
Thomas Stringer, General Manager, CT transit
Bob Staff, AGM of Maintenance, CT transit
Caroline Kieltyka, Assistant Rail Administrator, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Elise Greenberg, Transit Manager, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Robert Busillo, Manager, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Brian Phelps, Owner, Toad’s Place
Justin Vonashek, President, Metro-North Railroad
Laoise King, Deputy Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Greg Tower, Transit Manager, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Douglas DeCarli, Tour Guide, Gillette Castle
Tommy Shaw, Guitar and Vocals, Styx
Kevin Cronin, Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Songwriter, Kevin Cronin Band / REO Speedwagon

Credits
Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com
Host: Paul Comfort
Producer: Paul Comfort
Music Composer/Supervisor: Jaime Cuadra
Sound Design: Jaime Cuadra
Director of Photography: Jaime Cuadra
Second Camera Operator: Cyndi Raskin
Video Editor: Jaime Cuadra
Executive Producer: Julie Gates
Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin
Newsletter: Chris O’Keeffe

Special Thanks
Tina Olagundoye, Brand Design
Tatyana Mechkarova, Social Media
Jim Stutz, Connecticut Department of Transportation https://portal.ct.gov/dot
Cortni Desir, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Josh Morgan, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Vanessa Brooks, CT transit https://www.cttransit.com/
Albinko Hasic
Mark Twain House, Hartford https://marktwainhouse.org/
Parkville Market, Hartford https://parkvillemarket.com/
Chester Hadlyme Ferry, Chester https://portal.ct.gov/dot/travel-gateway/public-transportation/ct-ferries/chester-hadlyme-ferry
Gillette Castle, Lyme https://ctparks.com/parks/gillette-castle-state-park
Alyse Goodman, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater https://hartfordhealthcareamp.com/
Jim Bozzi, Live Nation https://www.livenation.com/
Lauralee Donaldson, Lee Rez Productions
Frank Pepe’s Pizza, New Haven https://pepespizzeria.com/
Hannah Roth, Metro-North Railroad https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
Toad’s Place, New Haven https://www.toadsplace.com/
Louis’ Lunch, New Haven https://louislunch.com/

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