Transit Tangents
@transittangents.bsky.social
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Watch us on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platforms
https://youtube.com/@transittangents
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 🙌
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
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 🙌
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 🙌
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 🙌⬇️⬇️
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
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 🙌⬇️⬇️
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 🙌⬇️⬇️
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 🙌
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
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 🙌
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 🙌
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 🔽🔽
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
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 🔽🔽
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 🔽🔽
What Can The US Learn from Regional Rail in Germany? 🧵
September 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
What Can The US Learn from Regional Rail in Germany? 🧵
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
We covered what may happen with this a few weeks back. Full episode with a Philly local is in the usual spot.
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
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!
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 🙌
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
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 🙌
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 🙌
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!
Wednesday June 18th at 5:30pm. Reach out with any questions!
We hope to see you there!
June 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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!
Wednesday June 18th at 5:30pm. Reach out with any questions!
We hope to see you there!
These 7 Urban Highways Should Be REMOVED ⬇️
June 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
These 7 Urban Highways Should Be REMOVED ⬇️
Why Does The NC Triangle Keep Struggling to Build Transit?
Out EARLY for our members on Patreon. More info ⬇️🧵
Out EARLY for our members on Patreon. More info ⬇️🧵
May 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Why Does The NC Triangle Keep Struggling to Build Transit?
Out EARLY for our members on Patreon. More info ⬇️🧵
Out EARLY for our members on Patreon. More info ⬇️🧵
One Ticket for Public Transit Across an Entire Country?
This week we go international talking about trains in Germany! Also some big news about the future of Transit Tangents 🙌
This week we go international talking about trains in Germany! Also some big news about the future of Transit Tangents 🙌
May 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
One Ticket for Public Transit Across an Entire Country?
This week we go international talking about trains in Germany! Also some big news about the future of Transit Tangents 🙌
This week we go international talking about trains in Germany! Also some big news about the future of Transit Tangents 🙌
Did Texas High Speed Rail Just Get Cancelled?
After a WILD few months of funding, funding cuts, the @yimbyland.com / Elon Musk fiasco (lol), and now a private partner stepping in, there was a lot to break down!
Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
After a WILD few months of funding, funding cuts, the @yimbyland.com / Elon Musk fiasco (lol), and now a private partner stepping in, there was a lot to break down!
Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
April 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Did Texas High Speed Rail Just Get Cancelled?
After a WILD few months of funding, funding cuts, the @yimbyland.com / Elon Musk fiasco (lol), and now a private partner stepping in, there was a lot to break down!
Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
After a WILD few months of funding, funding cuts, the @yimbyland.com / Elon Musk fiasco (lol), and now a private partner stepping in, there was a lot to break down!
Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
Did Texas High Speed Rail Just Get Cancelled?
Out EARLY for our Patreon members. There was a LOT to talk about on this one...
Out EARLY for our Patreon members. There was a LOT to talk about on this one...
April 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Did Texas High Speed Rail Just Get Cancelled?
Out EARLY for our Patreon members. There was a LOT to talk about on this one...
Out EARLY for our Patreon members. There was a LOT to talk about on this one...
Grassroots Urbanist Groups Are Reshaping Kansas City
This week we chat with @urbanlabkc.bsky.social to learn more about their work, as well as the work of other groups in KC aiming to make their city a better place to live.
Out now wherever you watch or listen to the show 🙌
This week we chat with @urbanlabkc.bsky.social to learn more about their work, as well as the work of other groups in KC aiming to make their city a better place to live.
Out now wherever you watch or listen to the show 🙌
April 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Grassroots Urbanist Groups Are Reshaping Kansas City
This week we chat with @urbanlabkc.bsky.social to learn more about their work, as well as the work of other groups in KC aiming to make their city a better place to live.
Out now wherever you watch or listen to the show 🙌
This week we chat with @urbanlabkc.bsky.social to learn more about their work, as well as the work of other groups in KC aiming to make their city a better place to live.
Out now wherever you watch or listen to the show 🙌
Grassroots Urbanist Groups Are Reshaping Kansas City - City Hall is Listening 👀
This week's episode out EARLY on Patreon 🙌
This week's episode out EARLY on Patreon 🙌
April 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Grassroots Urbanist Groups Are Reshaping Kansas City - City Hall is Listening 👀
This week's episode out EARLY on Patreon 🙌
This week's episode out EARLY on Patreon 🙌
Can This Unique Transit Solution Help Connect Our Sprawling Cities?
Check out our interview from last week's episode featuring @swyftcities.bsky.social 👀
Check out our interview from last week's episode featuring @swyftcities.bsky.social 👀
April 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Can This Unique Transit Solution Help Connect Our Sprawling Cities?
Check out our interview from last week's episode featuring @swyftcities.bsky.social 👀
Check out our interview from last week's episode featuring @swyftcities.bsky.social 👀
Kansas City Streetcar to Nearly TRIPLE in Length!
This week we got a behind the scenes look at the @kcstreetcar.org! We toured their facility and got to speak directly to staff about planning for their two upcoming extensions!
Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
This week we got a behind the scenes look at the @kcstreetcar.org! We toured their facility and got to speak directly to staff about planning for their two upcoming extensions!
Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
April 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Kansas City Streetcar to Nearly TRIPLE in Length!
This week we got a behind the scenes look at the @kcstreetcar.org! We toured their facility and got to speak directly to staff about planning for their two upcoming extensions!
Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
This week we got a behind the scenes look at the @kcstreetcar.org! We toured their facility and got to speak directly to staff about planning for their two upcoming extensions!
Out now wherever you watch or listen 🙌
Arlington TX Using ONLY Public Transit 👀
It was only a matter of time before we visited the TRANSIT MECCA of Arlington!
It was only a matter of time before we visited the TRANSIT MECCA of Arlington!
April 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Arlington TX Using ONLY Public Transit 👀
It was only a matter of time before we visited the TRANSIT MECCA of Arlington!
It was only a matter of time before we visited the TRANSIT MECCA of Arlington!
Huge thanks to @kcstreetcar.bsky.social for chatting with us and giving a tour of your facility! Looking forward to seeing the extensions open soon 👀
Stay tuned for a fun episode on this in a few weeks!
Stay tuned for a fun episode on this in a few weeks!
March 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Huge thanks to @kcstreetcar.bsky.social for chatting with us and giving a tour of your facility! Looking forward to seeing the extensions open soon 👀
Stay tuned for a fun episode on this in a few weeks!
Stay tuned for a fun episode on this in a few weeks!
It was great to meet so many transit/Urbanist folks here in Kansas City tonight!
Huge thanks to @urbanlabkc.bsky.social for the warm welcome and spreading the word. Looking forward to exploring more of the city tomorrow!
Huge thanks to @urbanlabkc.bsky.social for the warm welcome and spreading the word. Looking forward to exploring more of the city tomorrow!
March 19, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It was great to meet so many transit/Urbanist folks here in Kansas City tonight!
Huge thanks to @urbanlabkc.bsky.social for the warm welcome and spreading the word. Looking forward to exploring more of the city tomorrow!
Huge thanks to @urbanlabkc.bsky.social for the warm welcome and spreading the word. Looking forward to exploring more of the city tomorrow!
Chicago's $5.7 Billion Red Line Extension
We do a deep dive into this project that will break ground in 2025. Out now wherever you watch or listen to Transit Tangents!
We do a deep dive into this project that will break ground in 2025. Out now wherever you watch or listen to Transit Tangents!
March 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Chicago's $5.7 Billion Red Line Extension
We do a deep dive into this project that will break ground in 2025. Out now wherever you watch or listen to Transit Tangents!
We do a deep dive into this project that will break ground in 2025. Out now wherever you watch or listen to Transit Tangents!
Catching the Ride KC bus from the airport to downtown 🙌 Only runs hourly, but was perfect timing for my flight.
Oh, it's also free! We'll see how long it takes though 😅
Oh, it's also free! We'll see how long it takes though 😅
March 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Catching the Ride KC bus from the airport to downtown 🙌 Only runs hourly, but was perfect timing for my flight.
Oh, it's also free! We'll see how long it takes though 😅
Oh, it's also free! We'll see how long it takes though 😅