Best MJ UNPLUGGED Podcasts (2025)

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Detroit Transit: Robert Cramer on the People Mover, Fare-Free Service, and Urban Mobility 24:22

1d ago24:22

24:22

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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From Amtrak to Annapolis: Markus Moore’s Lifetime Career in Transit 21:37

8d ago21:37

21:37

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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Ozzy Gibson’s Unconventional Road to Transit Leadership 23:12

15d ago23:12

23:12

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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On the Bus with Coree Cuff Lonergan: Building Broward’s $4B Transit Future 20:03

22d ago20:03

20:03

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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Taking The RIDE: How Michele Stiehler is Elevating Paratransit at MBTA 27:20

29d ago27:20

27:20

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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From 0 to 200: Jeremi Bumpus on Building 207 New Bus Stops with Tech and Tenacity 29:17

1M ago29:17

29:17

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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Leading Transit on Three Continents: Graeme Legh on Growth, Innovation, and Kelsian’s Future 26:57

1M ago26:57

26:57

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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From Operator to Officer: Dwight Ferrell on Leading SMART Transit Across Southeast Michigan 26:24

2M ago26:24

26:24

From driving a bus in Dallas to leading one of the largest transit systems in the Midwest, Dwight Ferrell’s story is the blueprint for leadership rooted in experience. In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort rides along with Dwight, General Manager of the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), for a candid …

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Moving the Masses: M.J. Maynard on the Power of Las Vegas Transit’s One-of-a-Kind Agency Model 31:16

2M ago31:16

31:16

This week on Transit Unplugged, Paul visits Las Vegas to talk with M.J. Maynard, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). From managing traffic for massive events like the Las Vegas Marathon and Formula 1, to running one of the busiest bus-only transit systems in the U.S., M.J. gives us a behind-the-scenes look at wha…

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From Hydrogen to the World Cup: John Rossant on the Future of Mobility 30:14

2M ago30:14

30:14

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with John Rossant, founder and CEO of CoMotion, to explore what’s next for cities, transit, and technology. From preparing for mega-events like the World Cup to pioneering hydrogen-powered aviation, John shares how CoMotion is helping shape the future of urban mobility—with a pasta recipe…

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Texas Transit Trends: Live from the Texas Transit Association Conference in McAllen 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

Please subscribe to our newsletter! This week on Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort hosts a special episode recorded live at the 2025 Texas Transit Association Conference in McAllen, Texas. In this roundtable, Paul speaks with five accomplished Texas transit leaders about the realities of running transit systems across Texas—from expansive rural regio…

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Optimal Mix: Light Rail vs. Bus Rapid Transit with Professor Niels van Oort 38:34

3M ago38:34

38:34

Join Paul Comfort on this episode of Transit Unplugged for an insightful conversation with Professor Niels van Oort, Associate Professor of Public Transport and Shared Mobility at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and co-director of the Smart Public Transport Lab. Paul and Niels explore critical considerations in transit planning, i…

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Mobility Redefined: Exploring Global Transit Trends with Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz 36:10

3M ago36:10

36:10

In this special episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort welcomes Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz, host of Mobility Redefined, the new sister podcast of Transit Unplugged. Dr. Yildizögz, a leading global expert in public transportation and former senior director at UITP, shares his personal journey into transportation, driven by childhood memories in his fath…

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Exploring Tucson's Transit Future with Mikel Oglesby 37:09

3M ago37:09

37:09

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Tucson, Arizona’s SunTran transit system with General Manager Mikel Oglesby. Host Paul Comfort and Mikel explore the city’s transit modes, budget, and future projects, including the innovative Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plans. Discover Mikel's unique journey in public transit, from his childhood riding buses with his f…

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Inside Amtrak: Growth, Modernization, and High-Speed Rail with CEO Stephen Gardner 35:20

3M ago35:20

35:20

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Stephen Gardner, CEO of Amtrak, at their Washington, DC headquarters. They discuss Amtrak's record ridership of 32.8 million passengers in the past year, recent capital investments totaling $4.5 billion, and the introduction of new Acela trains. Gardner shares insights into Amtrak's…

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A Lifetime in the Business of Moving People with Tom Drozt 26:15

4M ago26:15

26:15

After decades at transit agencies across the U.S., Tom Drozt decided at 56 to retire, spend time with his family, work on his yard, and find some new passions to put his energy into. Turns out transit is his passion, so before long he was out of retirement and at MARTA in Atlanta running bus operations. Now the CEO of Ben Franklin Transit in Southe…

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Brisbane’s Dynamic Transit System with City Councillor Ryan Murphy 18:57

4M ago18:57

18:57

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort interviews Ryan Murphy, the Chair of the City Council's Transportation Committee in Brisbane, while riding one of Brisbane’s famous CityCat ferries to talk about the vibrant and evolving transit system in this river city. Episode Highlights: CityCat Ferries: Discover the unique CityCat ferry servic…

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Detroit Transit: Robert Cramer on the People Mover, Fare-Free Service, and Urban Mobility 24:22

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From Amtrak to Annapolis: Markus Moore’s Lifetime Career in Transit 21:37

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Ozzy Gibson’s Unconventional Road to Transit Leadership 23:12

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On the Bus with Coree Cuff Lonergan: Building Broward’s $4B Transit Future 20:03

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Taking The RIDE: How Michele Stiehler is Elevating Paratransit at MBTA 27:20

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From 0 to 200: Jeremi Bumpus on Building 207 New Bus Stops with Tech and Tenacity 29:17

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Leading Transit on Three Continents: Graeme Legh on Growth, Innovation, and Kelsian’s Future 26:57

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From Operator to Officer: Dwight Ferrell on Leading SMART Transit Across Southeast Michigan 26:24

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Moving the Masses: M.J. Maynard on the Power of Las Vegas Transit’s One-of-a-Kind Agency Model 31:16

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From Hydrogen to the World Cup: John Rossant on the Future of Mobility 30:14

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Texas Transit Trends: Live from the Texas Transit Association Conference in McAllen 36:38

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Optimal Mix: Light Rail vs. Bus Rapid Transit with Professor Niels van Oort 38:34

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Mobility Redefined: Exploring Global Transit Trends with Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz 36:10

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Exploring Tucson's Transit Future with Mikel Oglesby 37:09

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Inside Amtrak: Growth, Modernization, and High-Speed Rail with CEO Stephen Gardner 35:20

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A Lifetime in the Business of Moving People with Tom Drozt 26:15

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Brisbane’s Dynamic Transit System with City Councillor Ryan Murphy 18:57

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