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Finding Your X Factor in Transit: Paul Comfort on Leadership, Storytelling, and the Future of Mobility
What happens when a lifelong passion for communication collides with decades of experience in public transportation? You get Paul Comfort—a voice many in the industry already know, and the creator of the globally recognized Transit Unplugged podcast. In this episode of Transportopia, ( Listen Here ) we go beyond the resume. This is a conversation about how ideas move, how leadership shapes systems, and how the future of mobility depends as much on people as it does on infras
Rick L'Amie
16 minutes ago2 min read
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Finding Your X Factor in Transit: Paul Comfort on Leadership, Storytelling, and the Future of Mobility
What happens when a lifelong passion for communication collides with decades of experience in public transportation? You get Paul Comfort—a voice many in the industry already know, and the creator of the globally recognized Transit Unplugged podcast. In this episode of Transportopia, ( Listen Here ) we go beyond the resume. This is a conversation about how ideas move, how leadership shapes systems, and how the future of mobility depends as much on people as it does on infras
Rick L'Amie
16 minutes ago2 min read
Transit "Voice of God Episode" + News and Views, March 24, 2026
Sacramento is turning up the volume on transit safety—literally. In our latest Transportopia episode, we sit down with Sacramento Regional Transit to explore their innovative “Voice of God” program, a platform-wide video monitoring and announcement system designed to deter crime, guide riders, and create a stronger sense of security across the network.
Rick L'Amie
Mar 233 min read
Transportopia News and Views March 17, 2026
Listen to the News and Views Podcast Episode here . Public transportation in America is entering a new phase. Ridership patterns are shifting. Cities are experimenting with new service models. And federal policymakers are preparing to debate the next major transportation bill. This week’s biggest transit story isn’t about a new rail line or bus fleet. It’s about something far bigger: how the United States will fund transit for the next decade. The Next Federal Transit Funding
Rick L'Amie
Mar 173 min read
Exploring Transit and Housing Dynamics with AP Reporter Michael Casey
Transit and housing are two critical elements shaping how cities grow and how people live. Yet, their connection often gets overlooked in public discussions. The latest episode of the Transportopia podcast brings this relationship into sharp focus with AP reporter Michael Casey. He shares insights from his reporting on how transit systems and housing shortages interact, influencing affordability, accessibility, and urban development. You can listen to the episode on Apple Pod
Rick L'Amie
Dec 9, 20253 min read
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