The Next Stop Podcast
The Next Stop Podcast
Helen Lee & Vincent Puhakka
Explaining and demystifying transit in Toronto and beyond
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. Facebook Twitter
Jan 27, 2023
51 min
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. Facebook Twitter
Dec 31, 2022
22 min
Episode 015: What is Dundas Station?
We ponder the downtown shopping experience, art versus embellishment, and constant activity at Dundas station. Facebook Twitter
Jun 1, 2022
28 min
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. Facebook Twitter
Apr 28, 2022
58 min
Episode 013: What is St. George Station?
A visit to the very utilitarian transfer station between Line 1 and Line 2. Facebook Twitter
Feb 1, 2022
24 min
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. Facebook Twitter
Dec 14, 2021
38 min
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. Facebook Twitter
Oct 8, 2021
41 min
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 & CEO, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority) Facebook Twitter
Sep 13, 2021
1 hr 16 min
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. Facebook Twitter
Jun 28, 2021
32 min
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. Facebook Twitter
May 31, 2021
35 min
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