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 Podcast In 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 podcast Whether 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/TransitUnpluggedTV Transit Unplugged Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@transitunpluggedpodcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulcomfort #PublicTransit #Transportation #UrbanPlanning #TransitLeadership #Podcast