Paul Comfort's New Book, Published by SAE, Available May 1
The book features 30 new, expertly crafted chapters brimming with insights from leading public transportation figures.

“The New Future of Public Transportation” can be ordered May 1 on Amazon.
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"The New Future of Public Transportation," the new book by Transit Evangelist Paul Comfort, will be available on Amazon on May 1.
The book is being published by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
The New Future
The book features 30 new, expertly crafted chapters brimming with insights from leading public transportation figures. From hydrogen-fueled buses to AI-driven advancements and cybersecurity, the book offers an unparalleled glimpse into the future of transit.
It also gives you an inside look at navigating the complexities of transit planning in a post-COVID world, where innovative solutions are essential to tackle infrastructure challenges and workforce shortages.
Additional highlights from “The New Future of Public Transportation” include:
How AI is revolutionizing transit planning, enhancing outcomes for riders.
A look at cutting-edge transit technology, including autonomous vehicles and zero emission initiatives, with a focus on sustainability and customer experience.
A Book for the Transit Industry
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, the book is your roadmap to success, empowering you to drive positive change in your organization.
“The New Future of Public Transportation” can be ordered May 1 on Amazon.
“This book is a culmination of Paul’s efforts to gain a broad understanding of current trends across the transit industry from a global perspective,” said Mark Miller, co-founder of Trapeze Group, executive chairman Volaris Group, and COO of Constellation Software.
About the Author
Paul Comfort serves as SVP & CCO for Modaxo Americas, one of the world’s largest people mobility technology companies, and is host of the industry-leading public transportation podcast, Transit Unplugged, heard in over 100 countries and the new YouTube sensation, Transit Unplugged TV show.
Comfort is an attorney, popular keynote speaker, and the former CEO of the Maryland Transit Administration in Baltimore.
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