Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

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Sinopse

Talking Headways is a podcast hosted by Streetsblog USA and Jeff Wood of The Overhead Wire. We explore the intersection of transportation, urban planning, city living, and anything else that piques our interest.

Episódios

  • Episode 505: Urgency and Vision Zero

    24/10/2024 Duração: 48min

    This week we’re joined by Leah Shahum, Executive Director of the Vision Zero Network. We chat about why it’s so hard to make change, the implicit biases around designing for automobiles and the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims coming up on November 17th. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

  • Episode 504: Simpler Payment Systems for Agencies and Riders

    17/10/2024 Duração: 01h43s

    This week we’re joined by Gillian Gillett of CalITP and Dan Baker, of the Connecticut Department of Transportation to discuss how agencies can create simpler payment and travel experiences for transit riders.  We chat about the Connecticut Integrated Mobility Project, building payment system capacity and merchant services for smaller transit agencies, and the need for digital customer first thinking in a paper based industry. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com  

  • Episode 160: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - The Long and Winding Road

    15/10/2024 Duração: 01h34min

    This week on Mondays Wes Marshall is back! We chat about his trip to Bogota Columbia, the connections between biological structure and the built environment, and of course we discuss the news from last week including climate migration, high speed rail, roundabouts, and healthy urbanism. Check out below for the show notes including links to the items we chatted about and a full AI generated unedited transcript of this show. And don't forget to check this out on YouTube. Show Notes Ants that count - NPR Austin to Mexico HSR? MySA Japan's 60 years of HSR - The Guardian To Mexico Under Wires - The Overhead Wire Moving to Disaster Prone Areas - New York Times Nowhere is safe, not even climate havens - The Guardian Galveston at the edge of the seawall - Washington Post A worse case scenario - Washington Post Rebuilding roads post disaster - Wired Magazine The Sprawl - The Overhead Wire The Modular Roundabout - Equipment World Rethinking La Rambla - El Pais Obvious Solutions v. Actual Ones - The Overhe

  • Episode 503: The Architecture of Urbanity

    10/10/2024 Duração: 01h04min

    This week on Talking Headways, we're joined by architect Vishaan Chakrabarti to talk about his book The Architecture of Urbanity: Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy. We discuss the goldilocks density, defining urbanity, and the ennui of young architects. How to Make Room for 1M New Yorkers - NYT +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com  

  • Mondays Flashback: Access as a Metric

    08/10/2024 Duração: 36min

    We’re flashing back to Talking Headways episode 246 from five years ago and chat with Andrew Owen of the Accessibility Observatory about access as a metric! Wes Marshall will be back next week but in the meantime we've got you covered with some great information. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com  

  • Episode 502: Transit Themed Rock Music

    03/10/2024 Duração: 38min

    This week we’re joined by Cameron Mays, lead singer of the Transit Themed band The Frans.  We chat about transit in Cleveland, the song writing process for transit music, and the parking lot in Erie Pennsylvania that inspired him. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com  

  • Episode 501: How MPOs Can Help Design Safe Streets

    26/09/2024 Duração: 01h01min

    This week we’re joined by Cassidy Boulan and Thom Stead of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). We chat about their work in Philadelphia, Trenton, and greater New Jersey related to complete streets and creating safe infrastructure for biking and bus drivers. This podcast was produced in partnership with Mpact. Learn more at http://mpactmobility.org +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com  

  • Episode 159: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - It's All Connected with Wes Marshall

    24/09/2024 Duração: 01h21min

    This week on Mondays we're joined by Professor Wes Marshall of the University of Colorado Denver to go through this week's news. We talk 15 Minute Cities, increasing car loans, social housing, and whether a new train to Boulder makes sense. We're also sharing this one on YouTube in a few days so check in there too. Main Items The 15 Minute City - Guardian Cities (Research Paper linked inside article) 15 minute city interactive website Car loans pass student loans - Jalopnik The Home Act - New York Times An affordable housing experiment - Vox Boulder train coming? - Colorado Public Radio Future of Lyft bikes - Lyft +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

  • Episode 500: LA and Beyond with Ken Napzok and Joseph Scrimshaw

    19/09/2024 Duração: 01h11min

    This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're hitting 500 episodes! And to celebrate we have a bit of a look back in time with Tanya Snyder of the origins of the show and then we chat with Ken Napzok and Joseph Scrimshaw of my favorite podcast Force Center.  But we don't talk about Star Wars, we talk about Los Angeles and thier feelings towards the place they call home. Find Joseph and Ken at their respective websites. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

  • Episode 499: Expanding Amtrak Across America

    12/09/2024 Duração: 55min

    This week we’re joined by Mike Christensen, Executive Director of the Utah Rail Passengers Association and a tireless advocate for intercity passenger rail.  Mike chats with us about Amtrak’s expansion plans, the impact of the infrastructure bill and why things take so long to implement. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com    

  • Episode 158: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - I Love Fall with Sam Sklar

    10/09/2024 Duração: 01h11min

    This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're joined by Sam Sklar to talk about a lot of interseting topics from Charlotte and Riyadh transit expansions to climate policies that work and why kids aren't taking the bus to school as much.  We also share some recent research on windshield perspectives from Tara Goddard and look at what rising car insurance rates might mean for the future. Find Sam at Exasperated Infrastructures Below are the Items we discussed on the show: Main Topics Charlotte city council wants transit ballot measure - WFAE Riyadh's $25B metro project - Newsweek What climate policies work - Grist The Failing School Bus - Slate Windshield Bias - Findings Press Car insurance going up - CBS News Puppies and Butterflies Borgen The Show The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared   +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/the

  • Episode 498: Transit Leadership for the Future

    05/09/2024 Duração: 47min

    This week on Talking Headways we’re joined by podcaster and transit expert Paul Comfort and former California State Transportation Agency Secretary David Kim to talk about their ensemble book The New Future of Public Transportation. We talk about writing cookbooks, road user charges, and the importance of leadership. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

  • Mondays Flashback: Asphalt - A History

    03/09/2024 Duração: 48min

    Since it’s Labor Day we’ve got a flashback Talking Headways here at Mondays at The Overhead Wire!  Next week we’ll be back with a Mondays show with a special guest that’s not Han Solo so stay tuned! But this week we’re chatting with Kenneth O’reilly about his book Asphalt: A History. We chatted about what asphalt is, how it was used for building, war, and economic expansion and how it affects the future of the planet. Ninety-four percent of our roads are asphalt, and they are 100 percent recyclable. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

  • Episode 497: The Real Work of Safer Streets

    29/08/2024 Duração: 55min

    This week on Talking Headways we chat with transportation and planning expert Warren Logan, who is running for Oakland City Council in District 3. Warren talks about the differences in how people perceive government works, the need for more flexible streets, and gives thoughts on housing policy. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

  • Episode 496: Portland's Micromobility Experience

    22/08/2024 Duração: 01h04min

    This week on the Talking Headways podcast we’re joined by Dylan Rivera and Jacob Sherman of the Portland Bureau of Transportation to discuss micromobility. We chat about the importance of cities regulating access to transportation markets, importance of bike infrastructure, transportation wallets and alternatives to a parking pass. Link to Portland's E-Scooter Program - PBOT Portland Scooter Data - PBOT This episode was produced in partnership with Mpact. To find out more, visit http://mpactmobility.org +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com  

  • Episode 157: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - First Nations Urbanism

    20/08/2024 Duração: 43min

    This week we're Han Solo, but we're chatting about how the First Nations in Vancouver are becoming to largest property developer in California, the idea of urban delivery hubs and switching cargo planning, how cities are heating up at night, and the idea that some folks are tired of losing. Below are the links from the items we talked about on the shows. First Nations development - Fast Company Urban delivery hubs - Transport Topics Ownership burdens of cars and homes - Infra/Structures Rest of the world building subways - Fast Company Tired of losing - Slate Olympics bike revolution - Momentum Magazine Commutes harm health - The City Fix Cities heating at night - The New York Times Chennai's subway savings - Times of India Bonus Items Berlin's street level pollution monitoring - TheMayor.eu Long beach data collection - LA Times Bus rapid transit impacts on traffic - SSTI City of Boston e-bike voucher - Boston.com London cargo bike gains - Forbes Feds scrap veteran housing restrictions - LA Times C

  • Episode 495: Reducing Emissions on Highway Projects

    15/08/2024 Duração: 51min

    This week we’re joined by Move Minnesota director Sam Rockwell to talk about climate bills Minnesota legislators have passed that could reduce highway and road building emissions in the state. We chat about setting transportation related climate targets, highway modeling, and taking the time to read federal rule comment letters. *** Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

  • Episode 494: Bandaids on a Lack of Density

    08/08/2024 Duração: 40min

    This week on the Talking Headways podcast swe’re joined by Nico Larco, Director of the Urbanism Next Center at the University of Oregon. We chat about his new book with Kaarin Knudson, The Sustainable Urban Design Handbook as well as a realization about how most of what we do in the United States seems to be bandaids for a lack of urban density. *** Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

  • Mondays Flashback: The Digital City with Germaine Halegoua

    06/08/2024 Duração: 59min

    This week we’re jumping back in time to visit Talking Headways episode 285 featuring Professor Germaine Halegoua discussing her book The Digital City: Media and the Social Production of Place.  It’s one of my favorite book discussions ever and I thought it would be a nice episode to revisit. In this episode, Germaine talks about how people use digital media to relate to cities whether that’s images on Instagram or through Google Maps. We also talk about how data exchange can be exploitative and how internet infrastructure is used as a commodity rather than a utility and how that affects equity. And finally there's a discussion about smart cities and how they try to create top down culture. *** Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything e

  • Episode 493: Transit to the Great Outdoors

    01/08/2024 Duração: 49min

    This week on Talking Headways we have a conversation moderated by Corrie Parrish of Kittleson Associates with Andrea Breault of Cascades East Transit and Amy Schlappi of Hood River County Transportation District discussing Transit service to the Great Outdoors. This podcast was produced in partnership with Mpact. Find out more at http://mpactmobility.org *** Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

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