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Noel Popwell
Noel Popwell is an independent public‑sector research and policy consultant and former study director with the Transportation Research Board. Previously, he was a policy analyst with the New Jersey state government and a member of the Fairfax County Committee on Trails, Sidewalks, and Bikeways.
April 28, 2026
Joe Schweiterman
Joseph Schwieterman is director of the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University in Chicago. His is the author of several books on transportation and Editor of Intercity Bus-News, which covers developments in scheduled long-distance bus travel.
April 24, 2026
Shina Shayesteh
Shina Shayesteh has served in various editorial roles for the non-profit organization Strong Towns for over four years. She has a background in healthcare and research, and is especially interested in the aesthetics of the built environment, as well as its impact on people’s physical and mental health.
April 22, 2026
Sam Schwartz
Sam Schwartz coined the term “gridlock” during his days as head of the city’s Department of Traffic, a precursor to the current Department of Transportation. In a career that spans decades, “Gridlock” Sam has been a city transportation official, a traffic consultant and a Daily News columnist. He now runs the Sam Schwartz Transportation Research … Continued
April 8, 2026
Max Musicant
Max Musicant is an internationally recognized leader in public space development and activation. As founder and president of the Musicant Group, he brings places to life by integrating design, operations, programming, and governance strategies through his Practice of Place approach. He shares his hard won insights to benefit other practitioners on his Practice of Place … Continued
April 1, 2026
