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Episode 531: Behind the Mayor's Desk

Release Date: 05/01/2025

Episode 170: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Those Dang Squirrels

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're Han Solo but don't worry, we've got you covered with lots of great news about cities and transportation. We cover Texas preemption against bike and bus lanes, the short sightedness of housing people in parking lots, and what makes cities more walkable. Below are the items we shared on the show: Main Items Texas preemption - Students living in cars - Colorado workers in parking lots - The good car tax guide - The critics love congestion pricing - Dutch climate policy - What makes walkability - Dallas building code - ABC of mobility -...

Episode 531: Behind the Mayor's Desk

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Anthony Flint of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to talk about his book . We chat about the future of cities through the eyes of a mayor, those who operate like urban mechanics, and the challenges that connect cities around the world. +++ Get the show ad free ! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... Follow us on Mastadon Support the show on Patreon on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at ! And everything else at

Episode 530: Just Action Under the Color of Law

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week we’re joined by Leah Rothstein to chat about her book she wrote with her father Richard entitled . We discuss building wealth and ideas for building more equitable housing policies as well as convincing people why they are important. +++ Get the show ad free ! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... Follow us on Mastadon Support the show on Patreon on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at ! And everything else at

Episode 169: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Taking Care

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we talk state preemption, pandemic era block parties that continue on, and warehouse transportation regulations in California. Below are the show notes! Speed limiters - Block party - State preemption law in Idaho - Federal preemption - CA warehouse regulations - When staying warm kills - Bonus Items 6ppd filtering - Galveston Homes - Carney housing plans - Net zero workplace - Cycling more efficient - SF upzoning plan - Direct vision trucks - Human heat capacity - Where parking is allowed - +++ Get the show ad free ! Follow us on...

Episode 529: The Pacific Circuit

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week we’re joined by journalist and host of KQED’s Forum Alexis Madrigal to discuss his book Alexis connects containerization to globalization and its direct impacts on an Oakland neighborhood. We also chat about histories of determining blight, silicon valley's part in global trade, and why we need new thinking about urban change. +++ Get the show ad free ! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... Follow us on Mastadon Support the show on Patreon on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at ! And...

Episode 528: The California State Rail Plan

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week we’re listening in on a conversation hosted by about the 2024 update to the California State Rail Plan. Adina Levin of Seamless Bay Area hosts Shannon Simonds Chief, Office of Rail Planning & Implementation at Caltrans, Eric Goldwyn of the Marron Institute of Urban Management, and Adriana Rizzo of Californians for Electric Rail in discussion. Find the video of this discussion on . Find the slides from this discussion . +++ Get the show ad free ! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... Follow us on Mastadon Support the show on...

Episode 527: Planning Connections in Panther City

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week we’re joined by Kelly Porter, Assistant Director Tranportation & Public Works for the City of Fort Worth. We talk about the city’s incredible growth, its first ever , plans for Panther Island and Butler Place as well as dreams for high speed rail. Get the show ad free ! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... Follow us on Mastadon Support the show on Patreon on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at ! And everything else at

Episode 168: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Lego Not Legos

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week on Monday's we're Han Solo, but don't let the smuggler fool you, we've got some great loot in the cargo hold. We chat about states focusing on shifting road funds to active transportation, a Brooklyn apartment building put together like a lego set, and a battery fire used to oppose batteries. Lots of great items this week, below are the show notes! Get the show ad free ! Show Notes: States push shift to active modes - Apartment complex built like Lego - State capacity crisis - Paris roads car free - Battery foes radicalized - E-bike love - User pay myth - Bonds...

Episode 526: American Oasis

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week we’re joined by Kyle Paoletta to talk about his book . We discuss the growth and history of southwestern US cities, how indigenous people didn't disappear but adapted, the importance of language and identity, and climate adaptation lessons for cities from the driest region. Get the show ad free ! +++ Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... Follow us on Mastadon Support the show on Patreon on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at ! And everything else at

Episode 525: The Public Works Director for Democrats

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

This week we’re joined by Congressman Rick Larsen of Washington State, Ranking Member for the Democrats on the . We chat about USDOT’s recent guidance for stripping sustainable projects of funding and why active transportation advocates should focus on safety. Find committee hearing schedules . Find the TNI Democrats page . +++ Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... Follow us on Mastadon Support the show on Patreon on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at ! And everything else at

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This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Anthony Flint of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to talk about his book Mayors Desk: 20 Conversations with Local Leaders Solving Global Problems. We chat about the future of cities through the eyes of a mayor, those who operate like urban mechanics, and the challenges that connect cities around the world.

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