Transportopia

Sacramento is turning up the volume on transit safety—literally. In our latest Transportopia episode, we sit down with Sacramento Regional Transit to explore their innovative “Voice of God” program, a platform-wide video monitoring and announcement system designed to deter crime, guide riders, and create a stronger sense of security across the network.

Listen to the News and Views Podcast Episode here . Public transportation in America is entering a new phase. Ridership patterns are shifting. Cities are experimenting with new service models. And federal policymakers are preparing to debate the next major transportation bill. This week’s biggest transit story isn’t about a new rail line or bus fleet. It’s about something far bigger: how the United States will fund transit for the next decade. The Next Federal Transit Funding

Transit and housing are two critical elements shaping how cities grow and how people live. Yet, their connection often gets overlooked in public discussions. The latest episode of the Transportopia podcast brings this relationship into sharp focus with AP reporter Michael Casey. He shares insights from his reporting on how transit systems and housing shortages interact, influencing affordability, accessibility, and urban development. You can listen to the episode on Apple Pod

AP Photo, Jae C. Hong This week’s episode of the Transportopia podcast features a rich conversation with Jarrett Walker , author of Human Transit , about designing networks for freedom and access — not just speed or shiny vehicles. To go along with that discussion, our News & Views roundup looks at how some big-picture trends are playing out on the ground: housing near transit, explosive growth in the Sun Belt, accessibility gains, and ridership finally rebounding where servi