In this special live episode of Transit Unplugged, recorded at TCRP Day in Washington, DC, Paul Comfort sits down with a powerhouse panel of transit leaders:Sarah Meyer — EVP, Chief Customer Officer at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Jamaal Schoby — Senior Program Manager at Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Art Guzzetti — Vice President, Policy at American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Matt Daus — Partner & Chair, Transportation Practice Group (Windels Marx) They dive into the critical role of research in shaping the future of public transit—how the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) delivers actionable insights, not just academic studies. From fare policy to safety, from AI to workforce development, hear how these leaders are using data and research to make real-world decisions that impact millions of riders.Whether you're in operations, policy, planning, or innovation, this episode will show you why research isn’t just important—it’s urgent.https://nap.nationalacademies.org/trb/165/transit-cooperative-research-program-research-report