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Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

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Traffic Safety
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Public Health
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Sustainable Transportation
Pedestrian Safety
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Transportation Planning
Americans With Disabilities Act
Equity In Transit
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California
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Transportation Infrastructure
High-Speed Rail
Transit Systems

A weekly podcast about the intersection between sustainable transportation, urban planning, and economic development. Hosted by Jeff Wood of The Overhead Wire.

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This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're Han Solo, but we've got some interesting news from the world of transportation and urban planning to share. We talk briefly about tram trains, the NAVI electric vehicle program, Chicago's big win, and m... more

This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Olivia Plotnick, Founder of Wai Social in Shanghai China. We discuss her summer trip to over 30 different Chinese cities to experience different retail, the impacts of high speed rail, and the... more

This week we're joined by Cortni Desir, Executive Program Manager for Public Transportation at the Connecticut Department of Transportation at the Mpact transit + community conference in Portland. We discuss her international influences, upgrading bu... more

This week we're joined by Corrigan Salerno of Transportation For America. We discuss three transportation principles for a better federal transportation bill, how to create better reporting data for MPOs, and better bus manufacturing.

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Recent Guests

Olivia Plotnick
Founder of Wai Social, a social media marketing agency in Shanghai, China
Wai Social
Episode: Episode 557: Emotional Consumption in Chinese Cities
Cortni Desir
Executive Program Manager for Public Transportation at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, involved in strategic planning for rail, bus, and ferry services.
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Episode: Episode 556: From Bahrain to Connecticut
Corrigan Salerno
Policy Manager at Transportation For America
Transportation For America
Episode: Episode 555: Three Principles for Federal Transportation Policy
Ian Choudri
CEO of the California High Speed Rail Authority
Episode: Episode 554: Getting California High Speed Rail Done
Doug Gordon
Co-host of The War on Cars podcast and advocate for urban mobility
Episode: Episode 553: Life After Cars
Sarah Goodyear
Co-host of The War on Cars podcast and urban journalist
Episode: Episode 553: Life After Cars
Kevin Gurney
Carbon cycle scientist and researcher
Northern Arizona University
Episode: Replay: Episode 78 - Measuring Carbon Emissions at Street Level
Ben Donsky
An urban planner with over 22 years of experience focused on public spaces.
Agora Partners
Episode: Episode 552: Under a Highway in Birmingham Alabama
Carlos Castillo-Salgado
Professor of Epidemiology and public health expert at Johns Hopkins University.
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: Episode 551: Architectural Epidemiology

Host

Jeff Wood
Jeff Wood serves as the host, bringing years of expertise in urban planning and transit issues, guiding engaging dialogues with industry leaders and advocates around sustainable practices in urban design and transportation.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 239 ratings
  • Good but needs work

    This show is now 50% content from other shows that I don’t want to hear. Removing them from my feed is messing with my other subscriptions

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    I do mountains
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good content, bad audio

    The show has good perspective and great guests, but the audio is intolerable. Jeff seems to fade into mumbling frequently, and the interstitial audio is often much louder than the talking. It’s painful to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ΘΔΡ
    United States3 years ago
  • One of my favorite urban planning pods

    I love the mix of expert interviews and weekly news review on Mondays (plus links to said articles in the show notes!). Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMP89613
    United States4 years ago
  • New to the Show

    I’m new to the show and I’m loving it so far. Particularly interesting in what midsize cities are doing to improve equity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booberry2013
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative, Entertaining and well researched

    This Podcast is a must- listen for anyone interested in public transport, from professionals to hobby enthusiasts like me. Jeff Woods is a kind and calm host, the quality is very good. I would love a little more content from around the world but am happy with the broad perspective offered on various topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toni L aus M
    Germany5 years ago

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Overall, the podcast has earned a reputation as a solid resource for anyone interested in urban issues, attracting both professionals and enthusiasts.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its informative content and expert guests, highlighting its relevance to urban planning and transit issues.
Some feedback mentions audio quality concerns, suggesting room for technical improvements with feedback on the host's delivery.
The combination of engaging conversations and news reviews is praised for keeping listeners updated on current events in transportation.

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#94
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#170
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#181
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#51
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#70
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 557: Emotional Consumption in Chinese Cities
Q: What spurred your trip across China to experience retail and other things?
I wanted to understand the pulse of various second, third, and fourth tier cities, checking on their development and retail trends.
Episode 557: Emotional Consumption in Chinese Cities
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
I'm originally from Oregon and living in Shanghai, working in marketing and social media strategy.
Episode 554: Getting California High Speed Rail Done
Q: Why do we really want to build high-speed rail?
To provide a convenient and efficient alternative to short haul flights, which are often more cumbersome and time-consuming.
Episode 554: Getting California High Speed Rail Done
Q: What can we do with that money? Where are we going to be, let's see, in 10 years or 20 years?
With the amount of money committed today, we have enough to build as fast as we can and we are looking at a roadmap.
Episode 550: Crash First, Fix Later Mentality
Q: Do you think old engineers and state DOTs will embrace the technology and the new collection of data?
There's a belief that more safety technology is generally a good thing, and with proper funding and congressional clarity, both young and old engineers will be inclined to lean into these technologies.

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