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 • 110 episodes
Transit Tangents
Latest Episodes
Paris Cut Vehicle Traffic by 50%
What does a city feel like after it cuts car traffic in half and gives the streets back to people? We take you onto Paris’ bike lanes, into its buses and metros, and through the policies that turned a car-choked capital into a place where movem...
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Season 2
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Episode 109
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18:17
2026 FIFA World Cup Cities, Ranked By Transit
Choosing your World Cup city could be the difference between a breezy, car-free celebration and a stressful shuttle hunt. We break down all 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with one goal in mind: how easily can a trav...
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Season 3
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Episode 108
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29:39
The London Map That Changed The World
We trace how London turned a messy rail network into a global template for wayfinding, from the Underground roundel to Harry Beck’s diagrammatic map and the Legible London street totems. We compare London’s cohesive design to New York’s hybrid ...
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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24:54
Why A Century-Old Forest Tram Still Beats The Bus
We ride the Thuringian Waldbahn from Gotha through forest and small towns, tracing its history and design while asking why systems like this are rare elsewhere. Along the way we test timed transfers, swap notes on fares, and weigh what rural mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 106
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19:27
Top Transit Projects Coming in 2026!
Eight new transit links, one very mobile year. We’re diving into the projects that will actually change how U.S. cities move in 2026—from a light rail that glides over a floating bridge to a long‑awaited people mover that finally tames LAX’s tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 105
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25:14