Transportation Policy
Talking Headways Podcast: Open Mobility as a Service
This week we’re joined by Andrew Salzberg, head of policy at Transit App. Salzberg talks with us about Transit’s "Guide to Open Mobility as a Service" and discusses how policy can create a better travel experience for everyone.
July 8, 2021
Talking Headways Podcast: Better Data, Better Planning
Talking to a city planner about using data to make planning decisions, the geography of place, and what the future might look like with more information.
June 17, 2021
OPINION: Raise the Gas Tax? Yes, but Fix Transportation Spending First
We can’t keep pumping new money into a broken system and expect a different result.
June 1, 2021
Democrats’ Georgia Transit Gambit
Sens. Warnock and Ossoff school Secretary Pete on light-rail funding.
May 26, 2021
How To Design Life-Saving, Low-Speed Zones
As the COVID-19 pandemic has altered urban landscapes and pushed many people toward active mobility, there’s increased urgency to make roads safer for walking and cycling. Many cities are now tasked with protecting more vulnerable users in addition to creating safe public spaces that will enable economic recovery and allow residents to enjoy the outdoors. At the same time, there are long-term reasons to support this transition.
May 24, 2021
Opinion: Why Curbside Bus Lanes Aren’t Great
As a bus advocate, I can tell you that street-side bus lanes need to be better.
March 18, 2021
Talking Headways Podcast: Transportation and Law, Part II
More discussion of racism, the need for active transportation policies and why — why, God why — we accept road deaths that claim the scores of people every single day.
January 21, 2021
Adviser Sheds Light on Biden Transportation Policy
A top adviser to President-elect Joe Biden gave a tiny glimpse at where transportation policy may start heading after Jan. 20, but he left more question unanswered than answered.
November 16, 2020
Concerns Raised about Equity of Northeast Pollution Pact
Will the Climate Transportation Initiative sufficiently benefit the low-income communities and people of color who have been disproportionately affected by pollution? Environmentalists are concerned it doesn't go far enough.
October 19, 2020
Riders Haven’t Abandoned Transit During COVID — They’re Taking Fewer Trips: Report
A new report reveals major ramifications for cities and for BIPOC communities that rely heavily on transit and have borne the brunt of COVID-19 both as patients and as essential workers.
October 15, 2020
