We share the stories, challenges, and successes of the top transit professionals from around the world. Learn how top transit leaders got to where they are with stories and insights from their careers. Get the inside story about public transit and transit trends from the people who run it. Transit Unplugged is hosted and produced by Paul Comfort and brought to you by Modaxo Learn more at https://transitunplugged.com/
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Hosted by Julie Gates, The Transit Unplugged Weekly News Minute gives you insight into top headlines facing the transit industry today. For more transit insights and career journeys, subscribe to Transit Unplugged https://www.transitunplugged.com/
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Rolling Through Rural Minnesota: Arrowhead Transit Connects Communities Together
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This week on Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Brandon Nurmi, Director of Arrowhead Transit in Minnesota. Paul and Brandon discuss the unique challenges of operating a public transportation system across a vast, sparsely populated rural area. Brandon shares his journey in the transit sector, the geographical and logistical hurdles his…
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Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest headlines in the transit industry. Good news for those who want to update their urban passenger rail systems. The U. S. Federal Railroad Association issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for more than $1 billion. This funding is for systems working to expand, modernize, and …
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Reimagining Paratransit: TNC Collaboration
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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort chats with paratransit thought leaders: Andre Colaiace from LA Access Services Chris Pangilinan from New York MTA Eileen Collins Turvey from Portland's TriMet They dive into how Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) are shaking up paratransit, making everything smoother for riders and more a…
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If you're looking for a more sustainable way to travel, Google has teamed up with Amtrak to show train routes for people booking travel on the search engine. Each time travelers choose Amtrak instead of flying, they can reduce their carbon footprint by up to 72%. Source: Amtrak This week, the American Public Transportation Association hosts its ann…
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Getting Boston’s Transit Down to a T: Conversation with MBTA’s COO Ryan Coholan
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On this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort sits down with Ryan Coholan, the Chief Operating Officer of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA or The T) in Boston. Ever heard of a COO who drives his own train to work? Ryan is one of a few (only?) COOs who has kept up his Locomotive Engineer's License and regularly drives t…
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Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest headlines in the transit industry. Ferry systems across the U.S. are about to get an upgrade. The Federal Transit Administration has awarded $300 million in grants to modernize ferry systems across 14 states. Source: FTA Vancouver's TransLink is one step closer to achieving i…
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Expanding Your Reach: Leveraging TNCs in Transit
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This week we bring you a special episode sponsored by Uber Transit. Across the U.S., Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) are filling important gaps in transit networks. From giving rides to late night shift workers to helping elderly and disabled riders access the world around them, TNCs make sure "transit deserts" aren't "mobility deserts." Re…
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Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest headlines in the transit industry. Last week, the American Public Transportation Association held a fly-in in Washington D.C. where transit agency leaders and advocates met with over 75 members of Congress and staff, urging them to not cut the funding levels to public transit…
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Connecting London: Philip Gerhardt Discusses TFL’s Transit Solutions
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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul talks with Philip Gerhardt, the Head of Bus Performance at Transport for London (TfL). Philip talks about what it's like keeping the over 650 bus routes moving smoothly at one of the world's largest public transport networks. And Philip doesn't just have to worry about the iconic double-decker red buses, h…
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Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest headlines in the transit industry. As we kick off the new school year, we are seeing a lot of transit agencies launching. Launching new vehicles, new services, and new programs. In Houston, Texas, they rolled out their first electric buses. The Metropolitan Transit Authority …
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Resolving the Bus Manufacturing Crisis: Challenges, Changes, and the Path Ahead
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The bus manufacturing crisis has been looming for years as more and more OEMs dropped out. But the final straw was when Proterra filed for bankruptcy protection and REV Group said it was closing its ENC facility to focus on the Canadian market. In the blink of an eye the U.S. was down to two major bus manufacturers: GILLIG and New Flyer. This put t…
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Welcome to September and your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest headlines in the transit industry. Most transit systems will be operating on a holiday schedule today due to Labor Day in the United States and Canada. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration expects this will be the busiest Labor Day travel period on re…
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Exploring Vienna’s Multi-Modal Transit System with CEO Alexandra Reinagl
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Join Paul Comfort as he takes you behind the scenes of Vienna's renowned public transit system, Wiener Linien. Discover the secrets behind the network, from seamless mobility chains to their innovative climate ticket. CEO Alexandra Reinagl shares insights on the city's strong commitment to public transport, decarbonizing the bus fleet, and the coll…
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Ohio's Stark Area Regional Transit Authority is going all-in with hydrogen fuel. SARTA will use federal grant funds to build an electrolyzer facility that will make fuel for their 23 hydrogen vehicles and for private companies in the area. Source: SARTA It’s back-to-school season, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is implem…
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Miami’s First-in-the-Nation All-Electric Transit Operations Center with Eulois Cleckley and Angel Andre Chavarria
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Miami's First-in-the-Nation All-Electric Transit Operations Center with Eulois Cleckley and Angel Andre Chavarria Around the world agencies are switching to low or no carbon buses and with that change comes an even bigger challenge: infrastructure. Battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, even CNG buses, all require new and different refueling/recharg…
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Fairbanks Transit: Harnessing Extreme Weather for Extreme Innovation
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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort continues his Alaska adventure with Fairbanks, as part of his California and Alaska series. Paul starts with sharing his 12-hour train journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks through Denali National Park--which was nearly cancelled because of wildfires! In Fairbanks, he chats with Fairbanks transi…
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APTA wants Congress to honor their funding agreement. Source: APTA Bay Area schedules get in sync. Source: BART Old railcars get a second life as coral reefs. Sources: MARTA and YouTubePar Julie Gates
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Anchorage: Transit on the edge of the wilderness
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Imagine running a transit system where moose crossing the road in town is just your average day. Where winters are long, dark and cold, but summer is hot and has 22 hours of daylight. That's transit in Alaska. In this first of two episodes from Alaska, Paul Comfort takes us to Anchorage. This week you'll hear from Jamie Acton, Executive Director of…
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This week: CUTA presses for funding Miami-Dade is building a first-of-its-kind facility for electric buses More students are riding free Congrats to SWTA Spotlight Award winners (including us!)Par Julie Gates
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Inside Sacramento’s transit system: TOD Initiatives and Safety Innovations with CEO Henry Li
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Get ready for a packed episode as we welcome Henry Li, CEO of the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), to the show. Henry takes us behind the scenes of SacRT, sharing insights into the major initiatives currently shaping the future of transit in the region like students ride free program and transit oriented development (TOD). We'll dive i…
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The Olympic Games kicked off in Paris on Friday, and in advance of the 2028 California games L.A. METRO was granted $77 million dollars in federal funds to buy electric buses to ensure it’s a “transit-first games.” Source: LA Times After six years of hard work, the new Gordie Howe International Bridge has been connected in the middle over the Detro…
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Special Episode: Books and New Transit Funding with Paul Comfort and Davey Kim
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Today, Paul Comfort, Transit Evangelist and SVP/Chief Customer Officer at Modaxo, and Davey Kim SVP/Principal, National Transportation Policy and Multimodal Strategy, at WSP USA, join METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: Paul’s “The New Future of Public Transportation” book. The Federal Government’s Role in Funding Public Transit. P…
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With the largest public transit investment in Canadian history, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the new Canada Public Transit Fund of $30 billion. Keolis North America released a study sharing the top priorities of transit executives, with 78 percent saying decarbonization is their focus for the next five years. Since the Chicago Transit Au…
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SMART Moves: Dwight Ferrell on Public Transit Innovations in Detroit
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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Dwight Ferrell, General Manager of SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) in Southeastern Michigan. Dwight shares lessons from his lengthy career in public transportation, from a bus operator in Dallas to leading multiple transit agencies across the U.S. The…
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