In this exclusive edition of Transit Unplugged Insider, host Paul Comfort sits down with executive producer Julie Gates to unpack the biggest developments across the public transportation world—things you won’t hear anywhere else.

Inside this episode:

What the federal shutdown really means for transit funding—and which programs are frozen
Why some agencies are pulling back from electric buses
How safety is taking a front seat and what the current Administration is using to measure it
The rise of AI, cybersecurity, and automation inside transit ops
What we’re hearing about operator shortages, microtransit expansion, and system redesigns
And what’s next for Transit Unplugged TV, Parking Live, and the brand-new Aviation Report

Creator, Host & Producer — Paul Comfort

Executive Producer — Julie Gates

Producer — Chris O'Keeffe

Associate Producer — Cyndi Raskin

Special thanks to:

Brand Design — Tina Olagundoye

Social Media — Tatyana Mechkarova

📩 Got a question or comment? Email us at info@transitunplugged.com

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Transit Unplugged Insider: Exclusive Intel on Shutdowns, Safety, and AI

Transit Unplugged

Transit Unplugged Insider: Exclusive Intel on Shutdowns, Safety, and AI