Rachel Quednau interviews Randy Simes all the way from Seoul, South Korea, to talk about the Ohio Department of Transportation’s expected announcement of a major shift toward “fix it first” policy, and away from new road projects.
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We’re very excited to announce the latest installment in our member webinar series: A Discussion on Highway Spending and Congestion with Todd Litman
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America is in a long-term transportation funding crisis. Twelve proposed highway projects across the country – slated to cost at least $24 billion – exemplify the need for a fresh approach to transportation spending.
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A twisted look at the twisted federal transportation bill.
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Head over to our discussion forum to dive into a challenging question: Should we, as advocates for multiple transportation options, tolerate funding packages that mostly go toward new roads, but also provide minimal bike/walk/transit funding too?
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Today we're sharing a fascinating, educational and free tool that you can use to compare transportation spending in all fifty states.
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It is one thing to have the freedom to drive; quite another to have no other option. America has long passed the point of diminishing returns with our approach to funding transportation. That is why this week we are focusing on #NoNewRoads.
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Special guest Joe Minicozzi joins Chuck Marohn to talk about the movie The Big Short and their own experience with big money and shady land deals.
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Too often conversations around winter biking focus on the perceived danger and discomfort. But let's not forget the many benefits.
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Houses of worship are in a perfect position to provide public seating for the community, but so many of them fail at it. Here are some tips for improving seating options at churches.
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Today I offer the fable of the Town, the Bridge, the Past, and the Future as a way to understand Strong Towns thinking.
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The late philosopher and civil rights activist, Grace Lee Boggs, shares serious wisdom about her hometown of Detroit, and its resilience and evolution in spite of enormous challenges.
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I advocate for a 20 mph speed limit. I believe that, where such a speed limit is called for -- anywhere where we anticipate automobiles will be in the proximity of humans outside of a vehicle -- it is the responsibility of the engineer to design the street so that only a handful of deviants exceed the desired speed.
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What is the process involved in becoming locally influential on urban issues if you don't work for the government or a planning firm? Here are some tips I’ve pulled from my experience so far.
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Would it be possible to design a street that is unbiased towards any specific mode of transportation?
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When you don't know how to deal with something, destroy it. That's the strategy Baltimore and several other major cities have employed in the face of thousands of vacant homes.
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Urban3 just released a brand new mapping tool. And we think you're going to like it.
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Is there a disruption on the horizon that could potentially put us out of business?
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Member Support Specialist, Jason Schaefer, makes a guest appearance on the podcast along with Rachel Quednau, to discuss the week's events in Santa Rosa, CA, as well as new members, favorite podcasts, and the book, The 4 Hour Work Week.
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When the webpage for a local Transportation Summit only includes information about free parking, you have to wonder how much they really care about any transportation mode besides cars.
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