Transit Tangents

Will the US ever have true high-speed rail? In this episode, we dive into current systems, those under construction, and projects planned for the future. 

In this episode, we discuss highway removal projects in Rochester, San Francisco, and Portland. What happened after removing the highways and which cities could be next?

Diving into the alphabet soup of transit, we discuss which is better, BRT (bus rapid transit) or LRT (light rail).  BRT may be cheaper but is it better? Light Rail is the sexier option, but does it always make sense for every city? Find out on this episode of Transit Tangents!

In this episode we dive into transit in the Big Easy, New Orleans. From streetcars to bikes to buses, join us as we explore this incredible city using only public transit. 

Chris and Louis are hitting the road from Austin to New Orleans. Listen to this week's episode as we count how many transit and transportation projects along the path are being funded by the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Bill. 

Cities are grappling with enforcing parking restrictions in bike lanes. Why is this dangerous? How can we fix it? Are citizen bounty programs the answer?  Also, Louis speaks to the Austin City Council about this very issue. 

Have you noticed more bus and bike lanes, or narrower car lanes in your city? You may have first-hand experience with a "Road Diet." In this episode, we discuss where these projects are popping up, how they impact cities, and much more. 

In this episode, we are joined by Claudia from Yellow Bike Austin as we continue to discuss how you can get involved in your community. Learn about Yellow Bike's mission and how they support the cycling community.

Transit Tangents is joined by Noah from Street Craft, a YouTube channel that explores Solution-oriented approaches to traffic engineering, urban planning, and city design. We ask Noah how he became interested in urbanism and how he thinks we can craft better streets. 

In this episode we ask the question, "can you see Salt Lake City in a day using only public transit?" From the bus to the Trax, from the FrontRunner to the mountains, and all of the places in between, find out on this episode of Transit Tangents. 

By now, even your city has probably been invaded by dockless scooters. What are they? Where did they come from? Are they better than dockable bikes? What is Micro-Mobility? Find out all of this and more in this week's episode. 

Louis and Chris meet up with Kelsey Huse, a transit advocate, self-described "freeway fighter," and disciple in the "cult of the e-Bike." Listen to our conversation about why Kelsey chose an e-bike over the bus, how she became involved in transit advocacy, and more. (Note: We are not sponsored by HEB…yet)

On the second episode of our Salt Lake City series, we look into the Little Cottonwood Canyon proposed Gondola. Join us as we interview Julia Geisler, the executive director of the Salt Lake Climber's Alliance, on her organization's opposition to the UDOT project. 

In this episode Chris and Louis travel to Salt Lake City where they explore how to use public transit to enjoy outdoor recreational activities. 

In this episode we dive into recent federal legislation aimed at improving transportation and infrastructure across the country. 

In this episode, Louis and Chris discuss the upcoming expansion of I-35 through the heart of Austin, Texas. Join us as we interview folks who are passionately fighting this TXDOT project.

In this episode, we meet up with a long-time transit user to hear about their experiences riding the bus in Austin, TX, and get their hot tips for the transit curious.