Channels Like mtainfo

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mtainfo
Subscribers 58K
Videos 1.4K
Views 29.1M

mtainfo covers topics related to public transit, the New York City transit system, and transportation infrastructure, as reflected by keywords such as mta, new york, nyc, subway, transit, bus, rail, and bridges. The channel presents a mix of informational content, including capacity projects, fare systems, design features, and behind-the-scenes looks, with a style oriented toward educational and explainer videos rather than daily vlogs. It publishes regularly since 2008, with an average of about 14.4K views per video and a substantial library of 1400 videos across the channel.

Content Landscape

Discovered competitors include RMTransit (85% match) and Urban Planner Explained (58% match), both aligning with overlapping queries such as public transit operations, urban transit authority, and metro system overview. A third competitor, Joint Transit Association (50% match), also shares topics like transit infrastructure and bus network redesign. In addition, Alan Fisher (50% match) and MBTA (49% match) connect through rail/bus networks and transit infrastructure discussions. Mtainfo has 58K subscribers, while RMTransit leads with 346K subscribers and the others range from 50.7K to 238K subscribers, indicating mtainfo is smaller than its top competitor but competes on similar search queries around transit operations, planning, and infrastructure.

Similar Channels

We found 35 YouTube channels similar to mtainfo

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#1 RMTransit

85% relevance

Subscribers 346K
Videos 782
Views 62.4M
Appearances 45
SERP 100%
Similarity 75%
public transit operations urban transit authority metro system overview

Both target public transit operations and metro systems with high search overlap (public transit operations, urban transit authority) and similar content focus on how transit networks operate, yielding an 85% match with strong search alignment (100%) and solid content similarity (75%).

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#2 Urban Planner Explained

58% relevance

Subscribers 50.7K
Videos 33
Views 4.4M
Appearances 12
SERP 42%
Similarity 70%
public transit operations transit infrastructure city transit planning

Shares transit planning and infrastructure topics (public transit operations, city transit planning) with mtainfo, providing a moderate overall match (58%) driven by lower search alignment (42%) but higher content similarity (70%).

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#3 Joint Transit Association

50% relevance

Subscribers 22.5K
Videos 160
Views 5.7M
Appearances 2
SERP 6%
Similarity 80%
transit infrastructure bus network redesign

Addresses transit infrastructure and bus network redesign like mtainfo, resulting in a mid-level connection (50%) with very low search overlap (6%) but high content similarity (80%), indicating aligned topics but a smaller audience reach.

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#4 Alan Fisher

50% relevance

Subscribers 238K
Videos 100
Views 27.4M
Appearances 4
SERP 15%
Similarity 73%
rail and bus network transit infrastructure transit infrastructure projects

Covers rail and bus networks and transit infrastructure projects, mirroring mtainfo’s focus; overall 50% match driven by modest search overlap (15%) and strong content similarity (73%), suggesting shared topics but different audience focus.

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#5 MBTA

49% relevance

Subscribers 7.9K
Videos 696
Views 2.0M
Appearances 3
SERP 11%
Similarity 75%
public transit operations bus network redesign bus network planning

Centers on public transit operations and bus network planning, aligning with mtainfo’s topics; 49% overall match with moderate search overlap (11%) and solid content similarity (75%).

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#6 City of Edmonton

49% relevance

Subscribers 17.1K
Videos 1.8K
Views 20.1M
Appearances 2
SERP 7%
Similarity 76%
bus network redesign bus network planning

Focuses on bus network redesign and planning similar to mtainfo; 49% overall match with minimal search overlap (7%) but high content similarity (76%), indicating topic alignment with a smaller audience signal.

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Search Queries Used

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to mtainfo?

RMTransit — 85% match, 346K subscribers; Urban Planner Explained — 58% match, 50.7K subscribers; Joint Transit Association — 50% match, 22.5K subscribers. All three channels cover public transit topics and urban transportation planning, similar to mtainfo's focus on MTA and NYC transit.

What type of content does mtainfo make?

mtainfo creates transit-focused content, with video titles like Farewell, MetroCard; Modern fare gates are being installed; MTA Sounds of the Snowstorm; Working Through Winter Weather; Tap and Ride 7-Day Unlimited Benefits, indicating topics on fare systems, transit technology, weather impacts, and service updates. The channel averages about 14.4K views per video, and the channel has 58K subscribers; upload frequency is described as approximately a weekly cadence (average uploads per week not explicitly stated, but implied by recent video list).

How do we determine which channels are similar to mtainfo?

We analyze mtainfo's recent videos, generate topic-relevant search queries, check YouTube search results, and compare the meaning of each channel's content to measure similarity. The result is a ranked list sorted by SERP overlap, semantic similarity, and search appearances.

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