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The Next Stop Transit Podcast
by Helen Lee & Vincent Puhakka
Explaining and demystifying transit in Toronto and beyond!
Episodes
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Episode 021: What is York University Station?
We visit Vincent's alma mater of York University to check out the cool subway station right on campus.
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Episode 020: Being a Transit Content Creator
We interview Reece Martin of RMTransit about his popular YouTube channel, and reflect on our own content creating journey.
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Episode 019: What is St. Clair West Station?
We travel to Midtown Toronto to marvel at the interesting transit maps, really cool public art, and retro futurist design of St. Clair West station.
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Episode 018: Going to the Game – Scotiabank Arena
We explain all the ways to take transit to watch the Leafs, Raptors, or a concert at Scotiabank Arena. The post Episode 018: Going to the Game – Scotiabank Arena appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 017: Scarborough Rapid Transit
We take the Scarborough RT and visit all six stations on Line 3: Kennedy, Lawrence East, Ellesmere, Midland, Scarborough Centre, and McCowan. The post Episode 017: Scarborough Rapid Transit appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 016: Welcome Back
After an extended break, we return to chat about transit safety on the TTC, narratives of transit versus driving as dangerous activities, and looking ahead to 2023. The post Episode 016: Welcome Back appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 015: What is Dundas Station?
We ponder the downtown shopping experience, art versus embellishment, and constant activity at Dundas station. The post Episode 015: What is Dundas Station? appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 014: Intercity Bus Maps
We talk about the gaping void of intercity bus maps in Ontario, and interview two transit advocates who filled that void with their own maps: Shaun Cleaver and Sean Marshall. The post Episode 014: Intercity Bus Maps appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 013: What is St. George Station?
A visit to the very utilitarian transfer station between Line 1 and Line 2. The post Episode 013: What is St. George Station? appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 012: Ontario Line Update
We welcome back veteran transit advocate Steve Munro for a critical look at the updates to the Ontario Line subway plan. The post Episode 012: Ontario Line Update appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 011: What is Kipling Station?
Exploring the western terminal station of the Line 2 subway, and the new GO Transit/MiWay regional transit hub across the street. The post Episode 011: What is Kipling Station? appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 010: The Case for Free Transit
A super-sized episode about free transit: what it means, how to do it, where it’s been tried, and its successful implementation in Kansas City, Missouri. Guests: Jason Prince (urban planner & co-editor, Free Public Transit), Matt Staub (Kansas City transit advocate), Robbie Makinen (president &...
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Episode 009: What is Dundas West Station?
The next instalment of Station Shorts takes us to Dundas West subway station, where we encounter Vincent Loop, a two-way McDonald’s, and go on an adventure to find the Union-Pearson Express. The post Episode 009: What is Dundas West Station? appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 008: Meet Fenton Jagdeo Jr.
A feature interview with Fenton Jagdeo Jr., the newest and youngest person to serve on the board of the Toronto Transit Commission. The post Episode 008: Meet Fenton Jagdeo Jr. appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 007: Fair Enforcement
We tackle the thorny issue of TTC fare enforcement: its recent origins, why we don’t like it, and what the TTC should be doing instead of fixating on fare evasion. Adriel Smiley shares his Transit Story of being fare inspected at Spadina subway station. The post Episode 007: Fair Enforcement...
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Episode 006: What is Bessarion Station?
The next installment of our Station Shorts miniseries takes us to Bessarion station, the infamously isolated station of Line 4. The post Episode 006: What is Bessarion Station? appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 005b: Shut It All Down (Part 2)
A look back at the U.S. anti-racism protests in May-June 2020, and the unprecedented transit shutdowns in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Minneapolis. Part 2 of 2: Miami and Minneapolis. Guests: Laurie Scop (Miami transit rider) & Adam Burch (Minneapolis Metro Transit bus driver) The post...
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Episode 005: Shut It All Down (Part 1)
A look back at the U.S. anti-racism protests in May-June 2020, and the unprecedented transit shutdowns in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Minneapolis. Part 1 of 2: New York City and Los Angeles. Guests: Terry Nguyen (Vox Media) & Laura Nelson (Los Angeles Times) The post Episode 005: Shut…
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Episode 004: What is Chester Station?
First in our Station Shorts miniseries: A profile of Chester subway station, the most unassuming station on Line 2. The post Episode 004: What is Chester Station? appeared first on The Next Stop Podcast.
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Episode 003: The Miracle of Brampton Transit
A feature episode on the city of Brampton, Ontario, a car-centric suburb that’s achieving and sustaining impressive ridership growth through its “Transit First” approach to planning, operations, and policy. Guests: Sean Marshall, urban geographer; Alex Milojevic, General Manager of Brampton...
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Episode 002: Very Special Episode: The Effects of COVID-19 on Transit
A very special episode that examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected transit in three Canadian cities: Toronto, Windsor, and New Westminster. Guests: Carlos Santos, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113; Councillor Rino Bortolin, City of Windsor; Councillor Nadine Nakagawa, City...
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Episode 001: The Ontario Line
In the pilot episode of The Next Stop, Helen Lee and Vincent Puhakka share why they want to explain and demystify transit in Toronto and beyond. Vincent takes a first look at the proposed Ontario Line subway in an interview with veteran transit advocate, Steve Munro. Helen introduces the ongoing...
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How many episodes does The Next Stop Transit Podcast have?
The Next Stop Transit Podcast currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Next Stop Transit Podcast about?
Explaining and demystifying transit in Toronto and beyond!
How often does The Next Stop Transit Podcast release new episodes?
The Next Stop Transit Podcast has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Next Stop Transit Podcast?
The Next Stop Transit Podcast is created and hosted by Helen Lee & Vincent Puhakka.
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