davidzipper

davidzipper, 9 days ago to nyc

The Guardian asked me what I think about the NYC congestion pricing news. My answer:

"Hochul has decided that low-income residents matter less than a few grumpy suburbanites. It’s deflating and it’s a slap in the face.”

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/06/nyc-congestion-pricing

#newyork #nyc

davidzipper, 12 days ago to cars

In case you were wondering

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60983144/study-loud-exhaust-psychotic/

#cars #cities #psychology

davidzipper, 13 days ago to random

In Bloomberg CityLab, I interviewed engineering prof Wes Marshall about his new book, Killed by a Traffic Engineer, and the reasons why US road designers prioritize car speed over street safety.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-06-03/in-killed-by-a-traffic-engineer-a-us-road-planner-pleads-for-reform?srnd=citylab-transportation

davidzipper, 25 days ago to random

If you're American, I have some bad news: You're probably thinking about fuel economy all wrong.

In Vox, I explained why.

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/350382/gas-mileage-fuel-economy-mpg-gphm-gas-guzzlers