Transportopia: Public Transport Stories & Ideas
A new podcast and blog about public transportation trends, ideas, challenges and the future hosted by public transit veteran and former broadcast journalist Rick L'Amie. Visit the blog at transportopia.org.
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Transportopia Podcast Episode 3 takes a look the recent transit news top stories. A promo for the upcoming episode on conducting accessible public engagement for transit with guests Kristen Joyner and Ron Brooks. Visit transportopia.org for other transit stories and podcast extras. Check out You Tuber DJ Petesake's coverage of the LA Metro A Line Pomona Extension Grand Opening Party at 4 New Stations.
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Transportopia host Rick L'Amie welcomes Aaron Weinstein, Customer Experience (CX) consultant, to discuss the evolution of CX in public transportation agencies across the United States. Plus the latest transit news headlines.
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
In the inaugural episode of Transportopia, host Rick L’Amie introduces the podcast's unique approach to discussing public transit, focusing on both the human side and the technical aspects. The episode covers significant transit news, including the impact of New York City's congestion pricing and the challenges faced by transit agencies across the U.S. L’Amie emphasizes the importance of collaboration among transit leaders and other professionals to address societal issues related to transit. The episode concludes with a preview of the next guest, Aaron Weinstein, an expert in customer experience for transit riders.
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Public transportation shapes how we live, work and connect. Join host Rick L’Amie Tuesday Sept. 9 for the premiere of the Transportopia podcast, where smart, engaging conversations explore the people and ideas moving transit forward.
Enjoy the show over your favorite beverage, hear the debut of the new mocktail recipe, "the Transportinii. Listen and subscribe at transportopia.org or on your favorite podcast app.
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
The Transportopia Podcast on public transport topics with host Rick L'Amie