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SGV Connect 106: El Monte Poet Steve Valenzuela and an Update on Puente Hills Landfill Park
First, Chris Greenspon interviews Steve Valenzuela, El Monte poet and writer in residence for the new Zamora Art House in El Monte. In our second interview, Damien interviews the team at Studio-MLA and LA County Parks that is working on the Puente Hills Landfill Park project.
February 2, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Get on the Fast Bus!
This week, Colin Parent, executive director of Circulate San Diego, comes on the program to talk about his new report, "Fast Bus! How San Diego Can Make Progress by Speeding Up the Bus." That title should say it all!
February 2, 2023
How Mayors Can Lead The Way to a Sustainable Transportation Future (Hint: Listen to John Bauters)
On today's episode of The Brake, though, we spoke with Mayor John Bauters of Emeryville, Calif., who's making massive progress to make streets safer, greener and more equitable in his small town — and sharing lessons in leadership that can scale to even the biggest cities.
February 1, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Policy Transfer in Southeast Asia
On this week's podcast, let's talk about congestion in Asia!
January 27, 2023
Foothill Transit’s Silver Streak comes to Cal Poly Pomona
On Monday, the bus line added a stop at the epicenter of campus after two decades without direct service to the university
January 25, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: What Does a Transportation Lobbyist Do?
"It’s good to have different people with different ideas around the table sort of hashing things out and working on, you know, very pressing and important issues," says the lobbyist.
January 20, 2023
Baldwin Park to Build Mini-Park on Maine Avenue
The parklet will be right across the street from the Santa Fe Dam, but officials say it will provide important green space for children and seniors.
January 20, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Building the Right Urban Sound
This week, I'm joined by Michiel Huijsman for a fascinating talk about how to think about the positive aspect of urban soundscapes — and how everyone hears everything differently.
January 12, 2023
Bicyclists Weigh in on Highway 39 Reopening in San Gabriel Mountains
Public comment on what to do with the wrecked highway closes Monday January 16. Caltrans has shared several possible options for a rebuild.
January 12, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Speculative Futures and Cities
A conversation with author Johanna Hoffman, whose book "Speculative Futures" touches on the most important topics for urban planning, including discussing people’s emotional reactions to the future.
January 6, 2023