Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSalt Lake City - Upcoming Transit Expansions
Season 1 Episode 37
In this episode, we revisit Salt Lake City, our first Transit Tangents "field trip," to explore the exciting transit expansions that are on the horiz…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ferry Tales - One of America's Oldest Forms of Transit
Season 1 Episode 36
From the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, this episode discusses the indispensable role of ferries in linking communities across the United States. Lea…
1 year, 8 months ago
Monorails - Are They Only Good for Amusement Parks?
Season 1 Episode 35
Can you recall the sheer excitement of seeing a monorail glide by at Disney World or the thrill of building your own transit empire in games like Rol…
1 year, 8 months ago
The History of Regional Buses In The US
Season 1 Episode 34
What if a simple bus ride could reveal the fascinating history of American transportation? Join us on Transit Tangents as we uncover the incredible s…
1 year, 9 months ago
Public Transit Summer Camp
Season 1 Episode 33
Imagine a program where children gain confidence and independence simply by learning to navigate their city using public transit. Tammy Miller, the v…
1 year, 9 months ago
San Antonio - America's Largest City Without Light Rail!
Season 1 Episode 32
Join us as we embark on a public transit adventure. We navigate San Antonio's multi-tiered bus system, which reveals the importance of buses in a tow…
1 year, 9 months ago
"Veep" stakes - Which VP Pick Will Be OurTransit Champion?
Season 1 Episode 31
Reeling from the political whiplash of the last few weeks, we look to the future and discuss who Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidenti…
1 year, 9 months ago
Toll Roads - The What, How, and Why
Season 1 Episode 30
What if toll roads were the key to sustainable infrastructure? Join us as we uncover the history and modern implications of tolling on U.S. roads. St…
1 year, 10 months ago
Amtrak - America's Train
Season 1 Episode 29
In this episode, we recount the origins of Amtrak, born out of failing private rail services and saved by the Rail Passengers Service Act of 1970. De…
1 year, 10 months ago
15-Minute Cities
Season 1 Episode 28
Can cities really become more livable, convenient, and environmentally sustainable all within a 15-minute walk or bike ride? From the transformation …
1 year, 10 months ago