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Nicholas Dagen Bloom
Nicholas Dagen Bloom is a Professor of Urban Policy and Planning at Hunter College and Acting Chair of the Department. His research examines the long-term planning outcomes in essential urban systems, including subsidized housing and mass transportation. He is the author, most recently, of the widely praised book, The Great American Transit Disaster: A Century … Continued
August 12, 2024
Nikita Luke
Nikita Luke is the Project Manager for Health and Road Safety at WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, leading initiatives that prioritize health in urban road infrastructure. Her work focuses on advancing sustainable transport solutions, enhancing road safety through walking and cycling infrastructure, low-speed zones and advocating for the “Safe Systems approach.”
August 12, 2024
Paul Kalbfleisch
Formerly the VP of creativity and brand strategy for Research in Motion, the company that created the BlackBerry, Paul Kalbfleisch now consults on city strategies prioritizing economic, social, and environmental benefits. He is the co-author of The JOY Experiments: Reimagining Mid-Sized Cities as a Tool to Heal Our Divided Society. Visit his website at thejoyexperiments.com.
August 12, 2024
Christian Frommelt
Christian Frommelt is a freelance writer, artist, and organizer residing in Gravois Park. They are a co-creator at CarfreeSTL, an advocacy hub for realizing sustainable, equitable and pleasurable transportation in St. Louis. Read more by Christian at christianfrommelt.substack.com
August 7, 2024
Andy Kunz
Andy Kunz is CEO of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association, which mobilizes leading labor unions, companies, and public servants to advance investments and policies that are making high-speed rail a reality in America.
August 2, 2024
Clyve Lawrence
Clyve Lawrence is a student at Harvard University, a Greater Boston transportation columnist in The Harvard Crimson, and co-president of the Harvard Undergraduate Urban Sustainability Lab. He volunteers with Cambridge Bike Safety, an advocacy organization pushing for protected bike lane infrastructure. Follow Clyve on Twitter @ClyveLawrence
August 1, 2024
Eric Murphy
Eric Murphy is a transportation researcher at the State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI), a joint program of Smart Growth America and the High Road Strategy Center at the University of Wisconsin. Eric has also worked as a reporter covering transportation and other city issues in Wisconsin and California. He holds a master’s degree in journalism … Continued
July 22, 2024
Mary Daval
Mary Daval is co-chair of Bike Culver City, a 1000+ group of riders in Culver City and adjacent communities that encourages cyclists from 8 to 80 using advocacy, education, and fun. She is also the founder of Women on Bikes Culver City, a group with more than 600 members who host bi-monthly rides for women, … Continued
July 18, 2024
