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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

October 28, 2025 By Rick L’Amie Between full Transportopia episodes, our News & Views brief catches up on the stories shaping public transportation each week — from new funding and innovation to the quieter shifts happening inside agencies and communities. DART Silver Line Train. Photo: The Dallas Morning News Big Win for North Texas: DART’s Silver Line Opens The week’s biggest good-news story: Dallas Area Rapid Transit has officially opened its long-awaited Silver Line, a 26

By Rick L’Amie Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts: Transportopia – Public Transport Stories & Ideas Our latest Transportopia conversation dives deep into what makes public transit truly work for people — not just in ridership numbers, but in safety, access, and experience. About the Guest Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris is Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Interim Dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs . Her scholarship bridges design, policy, and socia

October 14, 2025 By Rick L'Amie Listen to these stories on the Transportopia Podcast News and Views, Episode 5. Dallas Bets Big on...

Authors and public transit leaders Ron Brooks  and Kristen Joyner  discuss their book, All Aboard: Conducting Accessible Community...

In this episode, I had an engaging interview with customer experience guru Aaron Weinstein. We dive deep into the evolution of customer experience (CX) in public transit. Aaron shares valuable insights on the customer journey and discusses how transit agencies can incorporate CX into their operations and budgets. Join us for this enlightening episode. You can learn more about Aaron's consulting work at Transit CX . Understanding Customer Experience in Transit As Aaron writes

As a fun way to get to know our guests on the podcast, I'll invite each one to start the podcast off by enjoying their favorite happy...

Listen Tuesday, September 16 for a chat with Transit Customer Experience Expert Aaron Weinstein on the ins and outs of CX for transit....

After a rough start learning the ropes in the Riverside FM podcast production app, our first introductory episode is here. Only a day...

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Public transit has been a vital part of urban life for centuries. It connects people to jobs, schools, and each other. As cities grow,...

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Public transit is at a crossroads. As cities grow and populations increase, the need for efficient, sustainable transportation options...