This week I'm joined by Matthew Heins, author of The Globalization of American Infrastructure: The Shipping Container and Freight Transportation. Matthew talks about how the American highway and rail systems created a global standard for shipping containers, containerization’s effects on labor and relevance to an automated trucking future, and the massive intermodal freight terminals in cities like Chicago.
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Tuesday’s Headlines
I feel like last week I was struggling to get 8 good, solid, non jokey headlines and this week so far the headlines are stacked!
March 3, 2026
Could Refurbished E-Bikes Be the Secret Weapon of the Livable Streets Movement?
A high-quality used market could be the boost America needs to get would-be riders off the sidelines and into the saddle, a new report argues.
New UCLA Report Looks into the High Cost to Build Parking
For new apartments, the research found that building required parking adds roughly $50,000 to $100,000 per unit, and disproportionately increases the cost to build smaller apartments.
Fresno’s New Active Transportation Plan Sets an Ambitious Course — Advocates Say Execution Will Be Key – Comments Due March 5
The draft ATP paints a hopeful picture of a Fresno, but advocates worry it reads more like a consultants wish list than a plan.
Driver Kills Two-Year Old Child in Mission Rock
SFMTA responds by repainting crosswalks. But once again things are following a familiar script.
Monday’s Headlines
Huge stack of headlines covers everything from e-bikes, to critical mass, to high-speed rail, to local projects and more.
