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Transit Tangents

Transit Tangents

Written by: Louis & Chris
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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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Episodes
  • Why A Century-Old Forest Tram Still Beats The Bus
    Jan 6 2026

    We ride the Thuringian Waldbahn from Gotha through forest and small towns, tracing its history and design while asking why systems like this are rare elsewhere. Along the way we test timed transfers, swap notes on fares, and weigh what rural mobility could look like in the US.

    • route overview from Gotha to Waltershausen, Friedrichroda and Bad Tabarz
    • single track operations with passing loops
    • history from 1894 urban tram to 1929 Waldbahn
    • fare simplicity with the Deutschlandticket
    • regional rail links and service frequency
    • lessons for rural transit in the US
    • reflections on identity, tourism and everyday access



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    19 mins
  • Top Transit Projects Coming in 2026!
    Dec 30 2025

    Eight new transit links, one very mobile year. We’re diving into the projects that will actually change how U.S. cities move in 2026—from a light rail that glides over a floating bridge to a long‑awaited people mover that finally tames LAX’s traffic loop.

    If you care about frequency, airport access, and walkable neighborhoods, this tour is your roadmap to the projects that matter. Hit play, share with a transit‑curious friend, and tell us which city got it right. Subscribe and leave a review to help more riders find the show.

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    25 mins
  • DART Membership up for Election?
    Dec 23 2025

    A celebratory Silver Line opening collides with city referendums to leave DART, putting service, funding, and future upgrades at risk. We weigh the politics and the human impact, and lay out what residents can do before the 2026 votes.

    • Silver Line ridership settling into expectations
    • What Plano currently receives from DART
    • Land use gaps around stations and jobs
    • Why sales tax capture is driving exit talk
    • Debt payoff timelines if cities leave
    • System impacts of losing Plano and Irving
    • Public sentiment and organizing momentum
    • Negotiation paths and funding flexibility
    • How to track councils and get involved
    • Key dates leading to May 2026 votes



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    28 mins
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