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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 • 89 episodes
Transit Tangents
Latest Episodes
Redesigning Austin's Transit: Preparing for Light Rail
Austin's transit agency CapMetro is preparing to adjust its bus network to integrate with the upcoming light rail system, creating connections between buses and trains while maintaining efficient service across the city.• Project Connec...
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Season 2
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Episode 88
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Y'all Aboard the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service!
We head to the Gulf Coast to ride the first revenue service of Amtrak's brand new Mardi Gras train, connecting Mobile to New Orleans for the first time since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in 2005.• Chris travels to his hometow...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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A Tale of Two Rail Terminals: Boston's Century Old Transit Quirk
Boston's North and South stations serve as critical transit hubs but remain disconnected despite a century of failed attempts to link them.• North Station serves 40,000 daily commuters from northern suburbs and connects to Amtrak's Down...
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Season 2
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Episode 86
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Derailed Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Minnesota's North Star Rail
The North Star Rail line in Minnesota is being canceled after struggling with ridership, particularly following a devastating 98% drop during the pandemic. Though originally conceived as an 80-mile connection between Minneapolis and St. Cloud, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 85
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Rethinking Car Ownership with Car Sharing
We explore how car-sharing services like Zipcar are changing urban mobility patterns and helping people reduce or eliminate personal car ownership while maintaining flexibility for special trips.• Car sharing complements public transit ...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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