Recorded Live at the APTA TRANSform Conference in Boston
In this special live edition of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort moderates an inspiring CEO Roundtable with five industry leaders shaping the future of mobility. Recorded on-site at APTA TRANSform 2025 in Boston, the conversation dives into the real-world challenges and opportunities facing transit systems today—and the leadership vision driving change.
Joining Paul are:
Ben Limmer (Connecticut DOT)
Kenneth McDonald (Long Beach Transit and APTA CEO of the Year)
Jessica Mefford-Miller (Valley Metro)
Ben Stupka (RTA of Southeast Michigan), and Amanda Wanke (DART – Des Moines).
Together, they explore key themes:
The biggest transformations their agencies have experienced in the past two years
• How leaders pivot under pressure and lead through uncertainty
• Innovation in action—new projects and technologies transforming service
• A day in the life of a modern transit CEO
• Their vision for the next decade of mobility
This uplifting roundtable is packed with practical insights, real-world leadership lessons, and inspiration for everyone working to move people—and communities—forward.
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