Paul Comfort: Former CEO of Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) | A City in Motion Podcast - Ep.2

Transit Leadership & Innovation with Paul Comfort | A City in Motion PodcastIn this episode, we sit down with Paul Comfort, Former CEO of MDOT | SVP & Chief Customer Officer at Modaxo Americas and host of Transit Unplugged / Transit Unplugged TV.Paul brings a wealth of experience from his time as CEO of the Maryland Transit Administration in Baltimore, along with a background in county government. He’s also the author of six best-selling books, including “The New Future of Public Transportation,” which hit #1 on Amazon.In this conversation, we explore:✅ Paul’s transition from leading MTA Baltimore to the private sector✅ Lessons from successful transit projects like Brightline and the Purple Line✅ Common misconceptions about public transportation✅ How to reframe transit to attract riders across all backgrounds✅ Insights from his recent travels through European transit systems✅ The future of transit in America and bold predictions for 2035✅ Tips for growing a successful transit podcastWhether you’re a transit professional, urban planning enthusiast, or just curious about the future of transportation, this episode is packed with insights from one of the industry’s leading voices.Connect with Paul Comfort:Transit Unplugged TV: https://www.youtube.com/c/TransitUnpluggedTVTransit Unplugged Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@transitunpluggedpodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulcomfort#PublicTransit #Transportation #UrbanPlanning #TransitLeadership #Podcast​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​