Inside Connecticut: Fastrak Buses, Food Favorites & Music Legends

Описание: Join host Paul Comfort as Transit Unplugged TV explores the vibrant heart of Connecticut—featuring exclusive interviews with the lead singers from Styx and REO Speedwagon! From the golden dome of Hartford’s Capitol to the legendary Mark Twain House, this episode includes iconic sights, local dining favorites, and behind-the-scenes access to the state’s public transit. Ride the #1-ranked CT Fastrak Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), savor global flavors at Parkville Market, and discover the birthplace of the American hamburger at Louis’ Lunch. Plus, enjoy a historic ferry ride and a tour of Gillette Castle. Whether you’re a foodie, history buff, music lover, or transit enthusiast, Connecticut’s got something for everyone.
 
Featuring interviews with: 
📍 Garrett Eucalitto, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation 
📍 Ben Limmer, Former Chief of Public Transportation, Connecticut Department of Transportation 
📍 Lisa Rivers, Transit Administrator, Connecticut Department of Transportation 
📍 Matt Sousa, VP of Operations Parkville Market 
📍 Thomas Stringer, General Manager, CT transit 
📍 Bob Staff, AGM of Maintenance, CT transit 
📍 Caroline Kieltyka, Assistant Rail Administrator, Connecticut Department of Transportation 
📍 Elise Greenberg, Transit Manager, Connecticut Department of Transportation 
📍 Robert Busillo, Manager, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana 
📍 Brian Phelps, Owner, Toad's Place 
📍 Justin Vonashek, President, Metro-North Railroad 
📍 Laoise King, Deputy Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation 
📍 Greg Tower, Transit Manager, Connecticut Department of Transportation 
📍 Douglas DeCarli, Tour Guide, Gillette Castle 
📍 Tommy Shaw, Guitar and Vocals, Styx 
📍 Kevin Cronin, Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Songwriter, Kevin Cronin Band / REO Speedwagon 
 
Chapters 
00:00:00 – Hartford’s Capitol & Connecticut Firsts 
00:03:00 – Mark Twain House 
00:04:00 – CT Fastrak BRT & Parkville Market 
00:08:00 – Connecticut DOT & Rail Network 
00:10:00 – Louis’ Lunch: Birthplace of the Hamburger 
00:11:00 – CT transit Electric Buses & Operations 
00:15:00 – Hartford Line & Union Station 
00:18:00 – Frank Pepe’s Pizza & Toad’s Place 
00:24:00 – Chester Hadlyme Ferry & Gillette Castle 
00:29:00 – Bridgeport Amphitheater & Rock Legends from Styx and REO Speedwagon 
 
Credits 
Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com     
Host: Paul Comfort     
Producer: Paul Comfort     
Music Composer/Supervisor: Jaime Cuadra     
Sound Design: Jaime Cuadra    
Director of Photography: Jaime Cuadra     
Second Camera Operator: Cyndi Raskin 
Video Editor: Jaime Cuadra     
Executive Producer: Julie Gates    
Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin   
Newsletter: Chris O’Keeffe   
  
Special Thanks  
Tina Olagundoye, Brand Design    
Tatyana Mechkarova, Social Media  
Jim Stutz, Connecticut Department of Transportation https://portal.ct.gov/dot
Cortni Desir, Connecticut Department of Transportation 
Josh Morgan, Connecticut Department of Transportation 
Vanessa Brooks, CT transit https://www.cttransit.com/
Albinko Hasic 
Mark Twain House, Hartford https://marktwainhouse.org/
Parkville Market, Hartford https://parkvillemarket.com/
Chester Hadlyme Ferry, Chester https://portal.ct.gov/dot/travel-gate...
Gillette Castle, Lyme https://ctparks.com/parks/gillette-ca...
Alyse Goodman, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater https://hartfordhealthcareamp.com/
Jim Bozzi, Live Nation https://www.livenation.com/
Lauralee Donaldson, Lee Rez Productions 
Frank Pepe’s Pizza, New Haven https://pepespizzeria.com/
Hannah Roth, Metro-North Railroad https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-nor...
Toad’s Place, New Haven https://www.toadsplace.com/
Louis' Lunch, New Haven https://louislunch.com/
 
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