Mobility Meets Miami: CoMotion, Culture, and the Future of Transit

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Transit Unplugged TV hits the streets, skies, and seas of Miami for an unforgettable look at CoMotion Miami! From hydrogen-powered buses and electric sea gliders to gondolas and all-electric BRTs, join host Paul Comfort as we explore the cutting edge of global mobility—while soaking in the culture, food, and flavor of one of America’s most electric cities. 

We unveil the bold new Transit Unplugged logo, talk with transit leaders from Miami-Dade to Connecticut, and explore how design, sustainability, and community are shaping the future of transportation. Plus, we take you on a cultural tour of Miami Beach—from ceviche and Cuban cafés to art deco avenues and Italian feasts. 

Featuring interviews with: 

  • John Rossant, Founder/CEO, CoMotion 
  • Dmitriy Vanchugov, Global Head of Transit, Uber 
  • Billy Thalheimer, Co-Founder & CEO, REGENT 
  • Greg Slater, Executive Director/CEO, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority 
  • Ben Limmer, Chief of Public Transportation, Connecticut DOT 
  • Michael Manley, Director of Sales, Leitner Poma of America 
  • Sean Adgerson, Chief Operating Officer, Miami-Dade Transit 
  • Valerie Neilson, Executive Director, Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency 
  • Paolo Trevisan, VP of Design, Pininfarina 
  • Leandro Bolaños, Local Entrepeneur 
  • Alessandra Cuadra, Hospitality Specialist 

00:00 – Welcome to CoMotion Miami & the Future of Transit 
01:00 – Sea Gliders, Gondolas & the New Transit Unplugged Logo 
03:00 – Mega Events, Hydrogen Power & Global Mobility Trends 
05:00 – Serendipitous Encounters & Miami’s Transit History 
07:00 – Sea, Sky & Street: Innovative Transit Tech on Display 
09:00 – Miami-Dade’s Electric BRT & Florida’s Growth Challenges 
11:00 – Getting Around Miami: MetroMover, Trolleys & Tips 
13:00 – Design Meets Transit: Pininfarina & Urban Aesthetics 
14:00 – Miami Beach Tour: Culture, Food & Art Deco Vibes 
17:00 – Spanish Wine, Italian Feasts & Reflections on Mobility 

Credits 
Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com 
Host: Paul Comfort    
Producer: Paul Comfort    
Director of Photography: Jaime Cuadra    
Music Composer/Supervisor: Jaime Cuadra    
Sound Design: Jaime Cuadra    
Video Editor: Jaime Cuadra    
Executive Producer: Julie Gates   
Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin   
Summer Intern: Des Gates 

Special Thanks 
CoMotion Miami https://www.comotionmiami.com/  
REGENT https://www.regentcraft.com/  
Leitner-Poma of America https://leitner-poma.com/  
Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority https://www.tampa-xway.com/  
Connecticut DOT https://portal.ct.gov/dot 
Metromover https://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/metromover-map.pdf  
Pininfarina https://pininfarina.it/  
Prima Classe https://www.prima-classe.com/  
Mangos https://miami.mangos.com 
Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency https://palmbeachtpa.org/  
Lincoln Road Mall https://lincolnroad.com/ 
Espanola Way https://www.visitespanolaway.com/  
Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova   
Brand Design: Tina Olagundoye 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.