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Transit Tangents
The Podcast where we discuss all things transit. Join us as we dive into transit systems across the US, bring you interviews with experts and advocates, and engage in some fun and exciting challenges along the way.
Podcasting since 2024 • 96 episodes
Transit Tangents
Latest Episodes
Should Buses Be Free?
What if the fastest way to speed up buses isn’t a new gadget, but removing a ritual that steals minutes at every stop? We dig into the push for fare-free buses—why the idea is surging in New York City, what Kansas City learned after rolling it ...
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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Has Houston's Mayor Sabotaged Light Rail?
Houston’s Red Line lost its signal preemption, and reliability unraveled across the city’s busiest transit corridor. We trace what changed, why it matters for speed and safety, and how riders and advocates are pushing to restore a lifeline....
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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Transit Politics in the Lone Star State
Freedom of mobility isn't just a catchy phrase—it's the foundation of a vision for Texas where citizens aren't bound to a single transportation option. State Representative John Bucy shares his ambitious plans for expanding transportation choic...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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Roads Not Taken: How Grassroots Movements Saved American Cities
Communities across the United States successfully fought and prevented destructive highway projects from being built through their neighborhoods from the 1960s to 1970s. These grassroots movements saved historic areas like New York's SoHo, Port...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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Philly Updates: SEPTA Cuts & The Roosevelt BLVD Subway
Philadelphia stands at a transit crossroads. Amidst uncertainty over SEPTA's financial future, ambitious plans for a Roosevelt Boulevard subway system offer a glimpse of what could transform the city's northeastern corridor. Our conversation wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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