The Transit Geeks

A podcast exploring how transit agencies are working to solve public transportation challenges, improve the rider experience, and build a more connected future.

Host Randol White, a lifelong transit enthusiast and former award-winning journalist, now serves as a Bay Area transit PIO, blending storytelling with his passion for sustainable mobility and public engagement.

Randol White is a lifelong transit enthusiast who loves diving into the past, present, and future of transportation.

After 25 years as an award-winning journalist in TV, radio, and digital media, he made a seamless leap into communications. Now a public information officer for a Bay Area transit district, he blends storytelling with his passion for sustainable mobility and public engagement.

A dedicated bike and transit commuter, Randol thrives on crafting the perfect message—because the right words can drive change.

Contributors

Host

Randol White

Fan of trains, bikes, dogs, hot sauce and plant-based menus. Fascinated by great urban design, especially around transit and active transportation.

California born/raised/living but have also lived in Madison, Wisconsin, Boulder, Colorado, and Ashland, Oregon — all amazing places.

Journalist at CapRadio News in Sacramento. Cal Poly SLO and Humboldt State (now Cal Poly Humboldt) alum.

LGBTQ proud 🏳️‍🌈 and happy husband to Ricardo since 2008 (married four days before Prop 8 passed).

Life goal: Spanish fluency.

https://mastodon.social/@randol