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Transit Tangents

Louis & Chris
Public Transit
Urban Gondolas
Austin
Road Diets
Medellín
La Paz
Project Connect
Cycling
Yellow Bike Austin
Gondola Systems
Environmental Benefits
Urban Trails
Congestion Pricing
New Orleans
Community Involvement
Bike Lane
I-35 Expansion
Bus Rapid Transit
Light Rail Transit
Rochester

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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Andrew Cassidy
Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement for the MBTA
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Episode: Boston - Transit Tour
Gerald Posky
Guest from Swift Cities discussing the Woosh cable car system
Swift Cities
Episode: Swyft Cities - An Autonomous Cable Car System
Lauren Cruddy
Director of Operations and Planning for the Kansas City Streetcar Authority
Kansas City Streetcar Authority
Episode: Befriending the Kansas City Streetcar
Donna Mandelbaum
Marketing and Communications Director for the Kansas City Streetcar Authority
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Episode: Befriending the Kansas City Streetcar
Cutter Gonzalez
Communication strategist from the Welcoming Neighbors Network and co-host of Austin Urban Reads Book Club.
Welcoming Neighbors Network
Episode: Housing - The Secret Ingredient for Transit
Andy Brown
Travis County Judge
Episode: Transit Tangents 50th Episode!
Joel Johnson
Self-driving car enthusiast and YouTuber
JJRicks
Episode: Waymo - Autonomous Taxis
Kris Hafezizadeh
Transportation expert at Austin Independent School District, with over 21 years of experience in the district, overseeing student transit services.
Austin Independent School District
Episode: The School Bus - Expert Interview with AISD
Bill McCamley
Representative from Transit Forward advocating for transit improvements
Transit Forward
Episode: Austin - Transit Tour

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Chris
Host and Co-host of Transit Tangents, engaged in discussions about various public transit systems and community impacts.
Louis
Co-host of Transit Tangents, contributing insights and commentary on transit issues and urban development.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Transit Nerd

    The podcast is great, but the opening theme is a bit much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malaxy47
    United Statesa month ago
  • Housing and transit

    As an affordable housing developer I can say with certainty that the key to the ‘housing crisis’ is better transportation infrastructure! Thanks for creating this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Housingthatworks
    United States2 years ago

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Many find the inclusion of community perspectives and expert interviews refreshing and valuable for understanding transit challenges.
The podcast has been praised for its positive outlook on transit developments, even in challenging funding landscapes.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions on transit issues and urban planning, often citing the hosts' expertise and relatability.

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How Urban Lab plans to reshape Kansas City
Q: What advice would you give to others wanting to start a similar initiative in their cities?
Start by putting out visualizations and ideas and build a community around them.
How Urban Lab plans to reshape Kansas City
Q: Have you seen more interest in urbanism and development in KC with the introduction of the streetcar?
Yes, it's catalyzing pride and interest in what transportation can be again.
How Urban Lab plans to reshape Kansas City
Q: Can you give us an overview of the current state of urbanism in Kansas City?
Most of Kansas City's historic charm is still intact, particularly in key corridors, but urban renewal has affected some areas.
Swyft Cities - An Autonomous Cable Car System
Q: What kind of feedback have you received from the communities regarding the Woosh system?
Gerald noted that community feedback revolves around the aesthetics of where the system will go, addressing NIMBY concerns by focusing on areas that do not disrupt residential neighborhoods while enhancing urban mobility.
Swyft Cities - An Autonomous Cable Car System
Q: What drove you to create the Woosh system?
Gerald shared that his journey began at the UT undergraduate library where he read about autonomous monorails. The need for a new transit solution came from his experience at Google, recognizing that existing car-based systems cannot efficiently support modern suburban development.

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Exploring the intricacies of transit systems, episodes frequently cover a diverse array of topics including public transportation evaluations, urban planning, and innovative projects that aim to improve mobility. Engaging discussions often critique existing infrastructures, share success stories from cities like Columbus and Austin, and highlight societal impacts of transportation decisions on underserved communities. Notably, episodes weave personal anecdotes in the analysis, giving listeners a more relatable perspective on the pressing issues in urban transit. The unique angle of integrating expert interviews and community involvement reflects a genuine commitment to enhancing understanding and advocacy for better transit solutions.

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Transit Tangents launched 2 years ago and published 92 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Transit Tangents include:

1. Andrew Cassidy
2. Gerald Posky
3. Lauren Cruddy
4. Donna Mandelbaum
5. Cutter Gonzalez
6. Andy Brown
7. Joel Johnson
8. Kris Hafezizadeh

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