That Transit Show

How did people get around the Puget Sound before highways, buses, and light rail? In this episode of That Transit Show, host Monica Spain talks with Jennifer Ott, Executive Director of HistoryLink, about the region’s transportation history. From Indigenous canoe travel and the Mosquito Fleet to the Interurban railway, Interstate 5, and the creation of Community Transit, they explore how transporta...

The world's biggest soccer tournament is headed to the Pacific Northwest, and Everett is ready to welcome fans from around the world. Host Monica Spain talks with Tyler Chism, Economic Development Manager for the City of Everett, about Everett's role as an official fan zone. Learn about waterfront watch parties, family-friendly activities, local celebrations, and how transit can help visitors and...

What if getting to work was one less thing your employees had to worry about? In this episode of That Transit Show , we talk about Community Transit’s Small Business Partnerships Program. Host Monica Spain sits down with Alessandra Gonzalez to explain how small businesses can offer transit benefits to employees at no cost. From unlimited ORCA passes to real-world outreach, this episode covers how...

Light rail is now running across a floating bridge. Sound Transit’s Link 2 Line operates over Lake Washington, creating new connections between Snohomish County and the Eastside. It’s the first time in the world this has been done — but what does it actually mean for riders? In this episode of That Transit Show , Monica Spain talks with Sound Transit Public Information Officer Rachelle Cunningham...

Exciting news for Puget Sound transit riders! You can now pay for your trip using your credit or debit card with ORCA's new Tap to Pay feature. Host Monica Spain sits down with Chris McKnight, Director of Regional ORCA Operations, to discuss everything you need to know about this game-changing payment option.     On this episode: • How ORCA Tap to Pay works with credit cards, debit cards, phones,...

In this episode of That Transit Show, host Monica Spain sits down with Carla Rankin, Executive Director and CEO of the Arlington Community Food Bank and Vice President of the Snohomish County Food Coalition. Together, they explore the critical intersection of public transportation and community health. Carla provides an inside look at the current state of food insecurity in Snohomish County, discu...

In this episode of That Transit Show, host Monica Spain sits down with Travel Trainer Asch Qattawi to pull back the curtain on Community Transit’s free, one-on-one Travel Training program. Discover how personalized coaching can turn a new commute into a confident journey. On this episode: What is Travel Training? How one-on-one sessions work to meet the goals of the rider. Pro tips for planning tr...