How does a career in law enforcement, animal services, and civic leadership prepare you to run a transit agency?

 

In this week’s Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort sits down with Ozzy Gibson, Executive Director of Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC), for a candid and compelling conversation about public service, accountability, and what it takes to lead through uncertainty.

 

Ozzy shares lessons from his time as a police officer, deputy mayor, and head of animal services—and how those experiences shaped his approach to running TARC. From confronting a $30 million budget gap to streamlining a legacy network, Ozzy is focused on doing more than keeping the buses running—he’s rebuilding trust, efficiency, and purpose across the organization.

This episode covers:

• How a lifelong public servant transitioned into transit leadership
• TARC’s financial reset and plans for long-term sustainability
• Paratransit policy changes and community collaboration
• The value of mission-driven leadership across sectors

Podcast Credits:

• Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo
• Creator, Host, + Producer: Paul Comfort
• Executive Producer: Julie Gates
• Producer + Newsletter Editor: Chris O’Keeffe
• Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin

Special thanks to:

Brand Design: Tina Olagundoye

Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova

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