UNSCRIPTED with Ben Limmer: Fixing CT Public Transit & More | CTDOT Public Transit Bureau Chief!

UNSCRIPTED with Ben Limmer: Fixing CT Public Transit & More | CTDOT Public Transit Bureau Chief!

Author: Arav Kapoor October 10, 2025 Duration: 45:36

What’s the future of trains, buses, and public transit in Connecticut? CTDOT Bureau Chief Benjamin Limmer joined Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical for an unscripted, wide-ranging conversation - recorded right before CTDOT's Commuter Rail Fare Increases went into effect. From equity in infrastructure to modernization projects across the state, this episode covers it all. Plus, they talk leadership, transit careers, and what makes Connecticut’s system unique compared to the rest of the country.🔔 🔔 🔔 🔔 Subscribe to The GeoPolitical on YouTube and turn on notifications — more powerful voices coming soon!!! ⁠https://tinyurl.com/ypne8fauTHIS EPISODE WAS FILMED ON August 19, 2025; originally released on September 8th, 2025.⭐ Featuring:Mr. Benjamin Limmer, Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Public Transportation Bureau🎧 Host: Arav Kapoor, The GeoPolitical📲 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravka/The GeoPolitical's Blog on Substack → https://thegeopolitical.substack.com⸻On the road? You can also listen to The GeoPolitical (audio-only) on your favorite podcast platforms:Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/22mehw4sApple Podcasts → https://tinyurl.com/4st7hhdvAmazon Music → https://tinyurl.com/4wztzz73⸻Did you enjoy this episode? Here is some other Similar Content:🎥 https://youtu.be/0_YURy6yBMw?si=JJFwNjhCH4fqBMpD🎥 https://youtu.be/433QXl7GQp8?si=y7se2ZMi1cN8bMad🎥 https://youtu.be/moMloHsYmZ0?si=fOeIQmuF0LiQGQPo⸻#CTPolitics #PublicTransit #CTDOT #BenjaminLimmer #YouthVoice #GenZPolitics #Transportation #Infrastructure #TheGeoPolitical #PodcastInterview #MetroNorth #ConnecticutNews


Arav Kapoor hosts The GeoPolitical, a series of conversations that dig into the deep connections between our world's landscapes, power structures, and past events. Each episode features interviews with a diverse range of guests, from renowned experts to individuals with unique ground-level perspectives, all contributing to a richer understanding of the forces that shape our lives. The discussions flow freely across disciplines, examining how geography influences political decisions, how economic policies are rooted in historical context, and how these elements are forever intertwined. You'll hear nuanced explorations of current global tensions, the historical underpinnings of regional conflicts, and the economic realities that define nations and communities. This podcast thrives on the belief that to understand the present, we must map the intricate routes of history, terrain, and human ambition. Tune in for thoughtful dialogue that refuses to treat these subjects in isolation, offering instead a connected and compelling narrative about the world as it is and how it came to be.
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