This week's guest is transit analyst and writer Alon Levy, whose work comparing the capital costs of rail construction across cities and countries has become increasingly influential. We talk about how Alon got into transportation, subway costs, and price comparisons, and the thinking behind a new Boston commuter rail electrification plan.
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog California
Sponsored Post: AI in Action, How Hayden AI is Solving Real-World Mobility Challenges
Marty Beard, CEO of Hayden AI
November 6, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines
There's a lot happening from the PCH in the Bu, to Waymo in SD, Muni Growth and More...
November 6, 2025
Talking Headways Podcast: Why Are We Going Backwards?
A very special discussion about why America keeps building highways, how President Trump is targeting transit and how we can all get a better federal transportation bill if we want it.
Transit Wins Big Again In Local Elections Across America
Several candidates who ran on ambitious transportation reform platforms won at the ballot box on Tuesday — but even more communities said yes to supporting transit directly.
Grand Avenue’s Future — What Do You Think?
Despite years of planning and public meetings, the City has never surveyed residents or businesses to collect meaningful, systematic input on its design or possible alternatives.
