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KC Streetcar Extension Now OPEN! What's Next?

This week, we cover the new Main Street Extension grand opening, as well as discuss the potential for 2 more streetcar lines in Kansas City!

Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Riding EVERY Mode of Public Transit in Vienna!

From U-Bahn trains with peak frequencies down to every 2 minutes, an extensive tram network, bus network and even bike share, we rode all of it in Vienna!

Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌⬇️⬇️
November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Dallas's Silver Line is Now OPEN!

Chris was invited by @ridewithdata.org to ride on the inaugural trip last week. Learn more about the new rail line, hear from local advocates, and see what it looks like in action!

Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Thanks to Chris from @transittangents.bsky.social for coming up to DFW and joining us at the opening of the Silver Line! Check out Transit Tangents’s new video on DART’s brand new line here:
Dallas Silver Line NOW OPEN! Will It Be A Success?
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October 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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A great video on the new Dallas Silver Line.

@transittangents.bsky.social is a great YouTube channel on #transit

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Dallas Silver Line NOW OPEN! Will It Be A Success?
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October 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
SEPTA SAVED (for now...) PLUS: Can Philly Build a New Subway Line?

Thanks to @blvdsubway.bsky.social for joining us this week to break down the latest on SEPTA's funding crisis, while also taking an optimistic look at what the future of Roosevelt Blvd could look like. Out Now 🔽🔽
September 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What Can The US Learn from Regional Rail in Germany? 🧵
September 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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We need to upgrade our regional rail networks. Let's electrify and doubletrack @metrolinksocal.bsky.social

We can learn a lot from Germany and the rest of the world. @transittangents.bsky.social

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#transit #Metrolink #rail
How Germany’s Regional Rail Crushes the US (and What We Can Copy)
YouTube video by Transit Tangents
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September 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Austin is Redesigning It's Bus Network for Light Rail- Which Option is Best?

We discuss changes to the city's busiest bus routes and how they'll interact with the new light rail, new routes to the airport, and more!

Out NOW on Patreon. Out everywhere next Tuesday!
August 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Amtrak FINALLY Returns to the Gulf Coast - 20 Years After Katrina

Chris went to literally every station and then was on the first train the next day!

Learn about the stops along the way, the history of rail on the Gulf Coast, and meet some of the first riders in this week's episode!
August 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
SEPTA cuts have gone into effect in Philadelphia as the state fails to pass a budget that includes public transportation in time.

We covered what may happen with this a few weeks back. Full episode with a Philly local is in the usual spot.
August 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Chris was on the 1st train for @amtrak.com's new Mardi Gras Service! Full episode comes out tomorrow, but it's out now for our members on Patreon!
August 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Contemplating MBTA's new late night service. @transittangents.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Check out this week's episode on the unfortunate situation unfolding with the Minneapolis Northstar Rail line...

We also just posted some bonus content on Austin's Transit Plan 2035 to Patreon 👀
"Following the latest news from Minneapolis, this week we are covering the unfortunate demise of the Northstar Rail. We'll take a look at the history of the project, why in some ways it was set up for failure, as well as discuss whether or not this route should actually be cancelled or not."
Northstar Rail is CANCELLED - Minneapolis Train to Shut Down
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August 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Baltimore's Red Line Was CANCELLED - Now? It's Back.

This week we had the pleasure to be joined by @jahorne.bsky.social to get the latest on Baltimore's latest push to build an east-west light rail across the city.

Out now wherever you watch or listen to the show 🙌
July 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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We were delighted to have Chris and Louis from @transittangents.bsky.social visit us in Baltimore!
June 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Thanks for the shout out @transittangents.bsky.social ! We agree that the Rio Grande Plan would be a MASSIVE WIN for the city! SLC showing strong at #2!!!
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Ranking Public Transit In Every City We've Visited
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June 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hope to see some of you soon!
Baltimore Transit folks, urbanists and more, come say hello when we're in town next week!

Wednesday June 18th at 5:30pm. Reach out with any questions!

We hope to see you there!
June 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Don't let the rain deter you, indoor seating will keep us dry!

Join us this afternoon 6/18/25 for a Baltimore Transit Happy Hour with the @transittangents.bsky.social Podcast! 5:30 pm at Leinie Beer Garden. If you're unfamiliar, check out their YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@transittang...
June 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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I'm so excited to have the Transit Tangents duo come visit Baltimore! Join us for a Happy Hour next Wednesday evening!
Baltimore Transit folks, urbanists and more, come say hello when we're in town next week!

Wednesday June 18th at 5:30pm. Reach out with any questions!

We hope to see you there!
June 14, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Baltimore Transit folks, urbanists and more, come say hello when we're in town next week!

Wednesday June 18th at 5:30pm. Reach out with any questions!

We hope to see you there!
June 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
These 7 Urban Highways Should Be REMOVED ⬇️
June 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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@transittangents.bsky.social great episode on KC transit.

As much as it pains me as a life-long STL’n to give KC props on anything, the streetcar is great!! Also, it has the absolute best song written about it. I wish we had something this cool about Metrolink.

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Kemet the Phantom - Get Out (The Streetcar Song) - Official Video
YouTube video by Kemet Coleman
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May 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Why Does The NC Triangle Keep Struggling to Build Transit?

Out EARLY for our members on Patreon. More info ⬇️🧵
May 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM