On the Move in Maryland: Transit From Camden Yards to College Park

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Join host Paul Comfort as he returns to his transit roots in Maryland, exploring the state’s vibrant public transportation network with MTA CEO Holly Arnold. From historic railroads to futuristic light rail, this episode dives into the multimodal marvels of Maryland’s transit system.

Ride the refurbished Baltimore Light Rail, tour the Purple Line construction site, visit the B&O Railroad Museum and savor legendary crab cakes at Lexington Market. Discover how Maryland is leading the way with locally operated transit systems, zero-emission buses, modern subway cars, and community-driven transit solutions. 

Whether you’re a transit enthusiast, urban explorer, or just love a good travel story, this episode is packed with history, innovation, and heart. 

Featuring interviews with 
📍Holly Arnold, Administrator & CEO, Maryland Transit Administration  
📍 Ray Biggs, Senior Project Director, Maryland Transit Administration  
📍 Jason Quan, General Manager, Central Maryland RTA 
📍 Markus Moore, Director of Transportation, City of Annapolis, MD \
📍 Joe Davis, Chief Operating Officer, Maryland Transit Administration 
📍 Falco Benfield, Director of Zero Emissions Operations, Maryland Department of Transportation 

Chapters 
00:00 All Aboard at the B&O Museum 
02:25 How Do I Get There: Riding with MTA CEO Holly Arnold 
05:40 Camden Yards, History & Transit Connections 
06:58 Bus Lanes and BaltimoreLink 
09:00 Subway Upgrades & Lexington Market 
11:20 Purple Line Progress 
13:44 Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland 
17:05 Free Rides in Downtown Annapolis 
19:08 New Train Cars and Paratransit in Baltimore 
22:30 Zero-Emission Buses & the Future of MTA 

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    
Video Editor: Jaime Cuadra    
Executive Producer: Julie Gates   
Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin  
Newsletter: Chris O’Keeffe  
Summer Intern: Des Gates 

Special Thanks 
Tina Olagundoye, Brand Design   
Tatyana Mechkarova, Social Media 
Maryland Transit Administration media team – Veronica Battisti, Courtney Mims and Gerry Hanlon 
B&O Railroad Museum https://www.borail.org/ 
Camden Yards https://www.mlb.com/orioles/ballpark 
Maryland Transit Administration https://www.mta.maryland.gov/  
Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland https://www.transitrta.com/  
City of Annapolis, Maryland https://www.annapolis.gov/  
Maryland Department of Transportation https://mdot.maryland.gov/pages/home.aspx  

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