Transit Tangents

Apr 14 2025 69 ep. 28 mins 2

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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.

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How Urban Lab plans to reshape Kansas City

Apr 14 2025 24 mins

Urban Lab, a Kansas City-based urbanist group, hopes to inspire city leaders to reimagine streets, developments, and public spaces. Founded by architect Matt Hasek, this grassroots organization has grown organically by creating compelling visual representations that help people see how urban spaces could be different. • Kansas City has more highway miles per capita than nearly an

Swyft Cities - An Autonomous Cable Car System

Apr 07 2025 25 mins

Swyft Cities has developed a revolutionary transit concept called Whoosh that combines the benefits of gondolas with autonomous vehicles to create a flexible, efficient transit solution for short urban trips. • Not a traditional gondola but an autonomous vehicle system using overhead cables • Vehicles operate independently, picking up passengers at ground level and traveling di

Befriending the Kansas City Streetcar

Apr 01 2025 25 mins

Kansas City's streetcar system has transformed downtown with $4 billion in development since opening in 2016, and now two major extensions will nearly triple the system's reach to the university district and riverfront. • 2.2-mile downtown streetcar line has carried over 14 million passengers since 2016 • Extensions will add 3.5 miles south to University of Missouri-Kansas City

Arlington, the Transit Capital of Texas!

Happy April everyone! Oh Arlington, Texas — the shimmering crown jewel of American urban planning, where the concept of “public transit” strikes fear and loathing into the very soul of its leaders. Truly, a masterclass in how not to move people around. Let’s start with the obvious: no buses. No trains. Not even a lonely streetcar to pretend someone cared. But hey, they do h

SXSW's Vision for the Future of Mobility

Mar 24 2025 28 mins

We attend South by Southwest's transportation track to discover what this cutting-edge collection of thought leaders envisions as the future of mobility. Key Takeaways: • Electric vehicles are a critical part of the future but may not be enough • Battery technology advancements through AI aim to improve efficiency for both EVs and flying vehicles • American EV leadership isn'

Chicago's $5.7 Billion Rail Project

Mar 17 2025 24 mins

The Chicago Red Line extension is finally breaking ground after fifty years of planning, promising to transform mobility for underserved communities on Chicago's far south side with a $5.7 billion investment in transit infrastructure. • Five and a half mile extension from 95th Street to 130th Street serving Altgeld Gardens • Four new stations bringing rail service to approximat

Plano vs Public Transit

Mar 10 2025 26 mins

Texas legislators have introduced bills that could slash DART funding by up to 50%, threatening the survival of Dallas's transit system in one of America's fastest-growing regions. • Six Dallas suburban cities initially supported cutting DART funding by 25%, with Plano leading the charge • Unable to get enough board votes, Plano representatives took their fight to the Texas Leg

Dallas - Transit Tour

Mar 03 2025 31 mins

This episode highlights our challenge of exploring Dallas exclusively via public transit. Our journey reveals the good and bad of navigating a major city without a car while incorporating the unique sights of the Dallas landscape. - Testing DART's capabilities in real-time - Encountering Dallas's landmarks, including the zoo and Bishop Arts District - Our experiences with transit f

Twin Cities Gold Line

Feb 24 2025 25 mins

Exciting developments are on the horizon in Minneapolis-St Paul. We dive into the new Gold Line BRT and its potential to redefine transit in the area, exploring its benefits and limitations compared to similar lines. • Overview of the Gold Line and its dedicated infrastructure • Comparison of Gold Line with B-Line and their operational differences • Importance of transit-orie

Orlando SunRail Expansion

Feb 17 2025 24 mins

Brightline's success in Florida not only enhances travel between Miami and Orlando but also spurs potential advancements in the state's public transit system. As the Sunshine Corridor expansion plans unfold, the discussion uncovers how private initiatives can effectively stimulate public investments and reshape commuting in the region. • Overview of Brightline's operational succe