Transit Unplugged

Transit Unplugged


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Rolling Through Rural Minnesota: Arrowhead Transit Connects Communities Together
October 09, 2024

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

Reimagining Paratransit: TNC Collaboration
October 02, 2024

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort chats with paratransit thought leaders:Andre Colaiace from LA Access ServicesChris Pangilinan from New York MTAEileen Collins Turvey from Portland's TriMetThey dive into how Transportation Network Co

Getting Boston’s Transit Down to a T: Conversation with MBTA’s COO Ryan Coholan
September 25, 2024

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

Expanding Your Reach: Leveraging TNCs in Transit
September 18, 2024

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 ride

Connecting London: Philip Gerhardt Discusses TFL’s Transit Solutions
September 11, 2024

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 transp

Resolving the Bus Manufacturing Crisis: Challenges, Changes, and the Path Ahead
September 04, 2024

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 bli

Exploring Vienna’s Multi-Modal Transit System with CEO Alexandra Reinagl
August 28, 2024

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 Reinagel shares insight

Miami’s First-in-the-Nation All-Electric Transit Operations Center with Eulois Cleckley and Angel Andre Chavarria
August 21, 2024

Miami's First-in-the-Nation All-Electric Transit Operations Center with Eulois Cleckley and Angel Andre ChavarriaAround the world agencies are switching to low or no carbon buses and with that change comes an even bigger challenge: infrastructure. Battery

Fairbanks Transit: Harnessing Extreme Weather for Extreme Innovation
August 14, 2024

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

Anchorage: Transit on the edge of the wilderness
August 07, 2024

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