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Transit Unplugged

Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo

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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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The public transport industry is undergoing rapid change, from decarbonisation and sustainability goals to the fast-paced evolution of digital technology. Mobility Redefined is the podcast for senior managers, executives, and decision-makers who are leading this transformation. Hosted by Dr Kaan Yildizgöz, Executive Director at Modaxo, each episode brings expert insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the transport sector today. From digitalisation and workforce development to cu ...
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Parking Live is the podcast that looks beyond the meter to explore the systems, policies, and people shaping the future of curbside space. Co-hosted by Jade Neville and Matt Darst—two industry veterans who’ve worked every angle from frontline enforcement to strategic design—this show dives into the real issues facing cities, agencies, and mobility leaders today. From EV fire safety and AI-driven enforcement to frontline welfare and behavior-shaping policy, Parking Live unpacks the overlooked ...
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What’s really going on behind the scenes of U.S. public transportation policy? In this special edition of Transit Unplugged Insider, Executive Producer Julie Gates turns the mic on our usual host, Paul Comfort, for a revealing look at the shifting political and funding landscape in Washington—and what every transit executive needs to know right now…
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In this episode, recorded live at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Hamburg, Kaan Yildizgoz is joined by acclaimed author and digital futurist Andreas Ekström. Together, they explore the profound role human judgment plays in a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence. Andreas shares why leadership, team-building, and social…
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How do you rebuild a public transportation system from the ground up? In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with Mallory Avis, Director of Public Transit for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, to talk about one of the most ambitious overhauls of a small-city transit system in the U.S. today. Recorded live at the CTAA Expo in…
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In this special bonus episode of Mobility Redefined, recorded live at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Hamburg 2025, host Kaan Yildizgöz moderates a roundtable with some of the sector’s most influential leaders. The discussion features Alexandra Reinagl (Wiener Linien, Vienna), Jonida Halili (Deputy Mayor, Tirana), Maria Albuquerque (Carr…
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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul talks with Samuel Ribeiro, Managing Director of Tower Transit in the UK, part of global transport powerhouse Kelsian Group. With operations spanning Liverpool and the Channel Islands, Samuel shares how lessons from bus systems across four continents—from Australia to Singapore, Brazil to London—are helping…
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In this Mobility Redefined bonus episode, recorded live at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Hamburg 2025, four public transport leaders share their experiences in advancing sustainability within their cities. Hosted by Dr Kaan Yildizgöz, the discussion moves beyond environmental concerns to cover funding resilience, workforce transformati…
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What does it take to build a transit system that powers a city—and wins global recognition for livability? In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Ryan Daniel, CEO of St. Cloud Metro Bus, and Dave Kleis, Board Chair and former mayor of St. Cloud, Minnesota, share how their long-running partnership has driven bold innovation and national recognition. …
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When most people think of Detroit, they think cars. But behind the Motor City moniker is a layered, multi-agency public transit system—and Robert Cramer is helping connect the dots. As Executive Director of Transit for the City of Detroit, Cramer leads both DDOT and Detroit Transportation Corporation, operator of the iconic elevated People Mover. I…
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Send us a text Parking Live is the podcast that looks beyond the meter to explore the systems, policies, and people shaping the future of curbside space. Co-hosted by Jade Neville and Matt Darst—two industry veterans who’ve worked every angle from frontline enforcement to strategic design—this show dives into the real issues facing cities, agencies…
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Markus Moore, Director of Transportation for the City of Annapolis, joins Paul Comfort from the rooftop of the Hillman Garage during Naval Academy Commissioning Week for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable journey through transit. From helping launch high-speed rail in North America as part of the Acela project at Amtrak, to managing l…
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In this episode of Mobility Redefined, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Hammam Saab, Vice President for Technical Affairs at Jeddah Transport Company, about the large-scale transformation underway in Saudi Arabia’s second-largest city. As part of Vision 2030, Jeddah is redefining its mobility future with bold investments in electric buses, integrated…
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How does a career in law enforcement, animal services, and civic leadership prepare you to run a transit agency? In this week’s Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort sits down with Ozzy Gibson, Executive Director of Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC), for a candid and compelling conversation about public service, accountability, and…
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What does it take to launch a $4.3 billion, multi-modal transit expansion? For Coree Cuff Lonergan, CEO of Broward County Transit, it takes vision, momentum—and a bit of patience. This week on Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort hops aboard with Coree for a rolling bus interview through Broward County, Florida. They talk big-picture leadership, bo…
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Michele Stiehler knows paratransit inside and out. After 35 years at New Jersey Transit, she brought her deep operational experience to Boston’s MBTA, where she now oversees one of the largest and most complex paratransit systems in the country. In this episode, Paul Comfort talks with Michele about her leadership philosophy, the importance of fron…
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What happens when a millennial with a higher ed background takes the wheel of a legacy transit agency? You get 207 new bus stops, a real-time tracking app, and a fresh vision for Western Kentucky mobility. In this episode of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort talks with Jeremi Bumpus, Executive Director of Paducah Transit Authority, about lead…
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In this episode of Mobility Redefined, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). They explore how LAMATA has redefined urban mobility in Lagos, from sustainable governance and strategic transport planning to funding mechanisms that have ensured the Authority’s suc…
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In this episode of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort talks with Graeme Legh, the new CEO of Kelsian Group, one of the world’s leading transit and mobility operators. From ferries off the coast of Australia to motorcoach operations across the U.S., Graeme shares how Kelsian is tackling growth, innovation, and sustainability across three contin…
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