RTA Bus vs. a Train Between Ann Arbor and Detroit? (Part 2)
One of my readers observed that she was a bit bummed out by the “yeah, but it simply can’t work
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Travels and Travails in the Downriver Smog
US Steel’s closure of its two Downriver plants raise the question of the future of the polluted areas around the x217 and x219 ZIP codes.
Read MoreYouLam No. 2 – February 2020
Happy February. It is Black History Month! It’s also Leap Year, which means we have the opportunity to enjoy 3.6%
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StartingBloc: Learning Generosity at Hunt Street Station
In a couple of weeks, I’ll be attending the StartingBloc Institute in Los Angeles. A preview was offered last night
Read MoreDonald Trump vs. The Stock Market: Electability and the Coming Crash
The Donald Trump stock market seems to post daily records, which has implications for those vying for the White House. But the bull market is not immortal.
Read MoreCompanies Have Spent $16 Billion On Autonomous Vehicles
Handbuilt co-conspirator Tom Van Heeke (GM) shared this with me via a tweet on the subject this morning– that companies
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Travel Writing: Density, Mobility, and Dreams of a Better New York
I spent the long MLK weekend in New York City for some family visits, friend visits, professional prospecting, and some
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State of Transit 2020: A Brooksless Mobility Future Rolls Forward
TRU hosted its annual State of Transit event last night at TechTown. A sumptuous feast was catered. County Executives Warren
Read MoreA Greener Future, Brought To You By Marathon
One of my favorite parts of DPC yesterday was the sponsorship by Marathon. I asked the guy at the booth
Read MoreDetroit Policy Conference Touts Collaboration, Cultivating Local Talent, Transit Connectivity
Months before the Davos of the Great Lakes, a.k.a. the Mackinac Policy Conference, draws visitors to the historic island off
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