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KC Streetcar Extension NOW OPEN! What's Next?
KC Streetcar Extension NOW OPEN! What's Next? YouTube video by Transit Tangents

Catch the full episode here: youtu.be/pLPe303rUFw?...

11.11.2025 16:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ™Œ

11.11.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Riding EVERY Mode of Public Transit in Vienna
Riding EVERY Mode of Public Transit in Vienna YouTube video by Transit Tangents

This is just part 1 of our 3-part European series covering Vienna, Munich, and Zurich! These will come out every other week, with episodes covering topics in the US in between. Out now!

youtu.be/MROw5JJNIeA?...

04.11.2025 15:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
YouTube thumbnail image featuring public transit vehicles in Vienna, highlighting 2-minute frequencies at peak on the U-bahn, and the city's overnight bus network.

YouTube thumbnail image featuring public transit vehicles in Vienna, highlighting 2-minute frequencies at peak on the U-bahn, and the city's overnight bus network.

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 πŸ™Œβ¬‡οΈβ¬‡οΈ

04.11.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Dallas Silver Line NOW OPEN! Will It Be A Success?
Dallas Silver Line NOW OPEN! Will It Be A Success? YouTube video by Transit Tangents

Full episode: youtu.be/K-BjX44vdM0

28.10.2025 18:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ™Œ

28.10.2025 18:13 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for watching! πŸ™Œ

28.10.2025 18:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dallas Silver Line NOW OPEN! Will It Be A Success?
Dallas Silver Line NOW OPEN! Will It Be A Success? YouTube video by Transit Tangents

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:

28.10.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dallas Silver Line NOW OPEN! Will It Be A Success?
Dallas Silver Line NOW OPEN! Will It Be A Success? YouTube video by Transit Tangents

A great video on the new Dallas Silver Line.

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

youtu.be/K-BjX44vdM0

28.10.2025 17:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
SEPTA SAVED (for now...) Can Philly Finally Build a New Subway?
SEPTA SAVED (for now...) Can Philly Finally Build a New Subway? YouTube video by Transit Tangents

Watch the full episode below, or listen wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/6H-a6ERUWdw?...

23.09.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ”½πŸ”½

23.09.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
How Germany’s Regional Rail Crushes the US (and What We Can Copy)
How Germany’s Regional Rail Crushes the US (and What We Can Copy) YouTube video by Transit Tangents

Watch the full episode: youtu.be/T12GFlCYbRA?...

17.09.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We rode regional trains between Leipzig and Dresden to find out, and then made some comparisons to city pairs in the US to see what takeaways work back at home...

Go give it a watch in the usual place, or listen on your favorite audio platform πŸ™Œ

17.09.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Can The US Learn from Regional Rail in Germany? 🧡

17.09.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
How Germany’s Regional Rail Crushes the US (and What We Can Copy)
How Germany’s Regional Rail Crushes the US (and What We Can Copy) YouTube video by Transit Tangents

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

youtu.be/T12GFlCYbRA?...
#transit #Metrolink #rail

16.09.2025 23:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

28.08.2025 20:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Amtrak FINALLY Returns to the Gulf Coast - 20 Years After Katrina
Amtrak FINALLY Returns to the Gulf Coast - 20 Years After Katrina YouTube video by Transit Tangents

Listen on your favorite audio platforms, or watch the full episode: youtu.be/hMF6bt0T52s

26.08.2025 14:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

26.08.2025 14:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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.

25.08.2025 14:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

25.08.2025 13:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Contemplating MBTA's new late night service. @transittangents.bsky.social

24.08.2025 22:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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 πŸ‘€

14.08.2025 14:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Baltimore's Red Line Was CANCELLED β€” Now? It's Back
Baltimore's Red Line Was CANCELLED β€” Now? It's Back YouTube video by Transit Tangents

Watch the full episode out now: youtu.be/pD7Riewd2ts?...

31.07.2025 12:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ™Œ

31.07.2025 12:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Baltimore's Red Line Was CANCELLED β€” Now? It's Back
Baltimore's Red Line Was CANCELLED β€” Now? It's Back YouTube video by Transit Tangents

Baltimore's Red line is back!

@transittangents.bsky.social
@jahorne.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD7R...

#transit #baltimore

29.07.2025 23:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of Chris, Louis and I.

A picture of Chris, Louis and I.

Or Transit Tangents meet up group!

Or Transit Tangents meet up group!

A picture of Chris, Louis and I

A picture of Chris, Louis and I

Transit Tangents meet up group.

Transit Tangents meet up group.

We were delighted to have Chris and Louis from @transittangents.bsky.social visit us in Baltimore!

19.06.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ranking Public Transit In Every City We've Visited
Ranking Public Transit In Every City We've Visited YouTube video by Transit Tangents

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!!!
youtu.be/Ce5doY1lfko?...

24.06.2025 19:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hope to see some of you soon!

18.06.2025 19:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

18.06.2025 11:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're looking forward to it!!

14.06.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0