Wheel Talk: Transit, Trends, and How We Get There

Join Dan Lieberman and Randol White as they explore how transit agencies are working to solve public transportation challenges, improve the rider experience, and build a more connected future..

Each Wheel Talk episode features insightful conversations about navigating travel — whether on foot, by bicycle, SamTrans bus, Caltrain commuter rail, or car. Listen to in-depth interviews with transit experts, agency leaders, planners, and community advocates who share transparent insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping Bay Area mobility.

Also, once a month, check out Hop Off Here — Wheel Talk’s special series on food, festivals, and fun. From taco trucks to music festivals, we’ll help you discover the flavors, celebrations, and hidden delights waiting just beyond your stop. Think of it as your rider’s guide to making the journey as enjoyable as the destination.

Whether you’re a daily transit rider, transportation planner, or interested in sustainable, inclusive transportation solutions, Wheel Talk delivers strategic perspectives on the public transit systems that keep the Bay Area connected and moving forward.

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Host

Randol White

Randol brings a rare blend of experience, energy, and enthusiasm to Wheel Talk. Over his 25+ years as a broadcast journalist, he’s interviewed more than 10,000 people — most of them live on TV or radio — and still loves a good question as much as a good answer. A lifelong bike and transit commuter, he now serves as public information officer for the San Mateo County Transit District.

His off-duty passions? Hot sauce, senior-dog adoptions, travel, and the Oxford comma. His life goal: mastering Spanish.

A Bay Area native, Randol is a proud graduate of Cal Poly SLO and Humboldt State. He and his husband make their home in downtown San Francisco, where they enjoy city walks and exploring the world’s transit systems one trip at a time.

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