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

Transit Unplugged

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 local bus and on-demand service in Maryland’s historic capital city, Markus brings decades of cross-modal experience and leadership to the mic.

This interview is a companion episode to an upcoming Transit Unplugged TV episode focused on Maryland’s transit ecosystem, featuring Annapolis, Howard County, and MTA.

In This Episode:

• What it means to run transit in a state capital with high seasonal and political visibility
• The evolution of Annapolis’s fixed-route, paratransit, and on-demand services
• Reflections on the launch of high-speed rail in the U.S. via the Acela project
• How Commissioning Week and tourism reshape service in a city like Annapolis
• The rollout of electric buses and steps toward a greener fleet
• Collaboration with MTA, RTA, and other regional transit partners
• Career lessons from rail, freight, and bus systems across the U.S.

Podcast Credits:

Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo

Creator, Host, + Producer: Paul Comfort

Executive Producer: Julie Gates

Producer + Newsletter Editor: Chris O’Keeffe

Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin

Special thanks to:

Brand Design: Tina Olagundoye

Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova

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