Explain Boston to Me
Stuck in Boston traffic with Chris Dempsey and Jeff Speck
Boston was once declared the most congested metropolitan region in the country. So, yes, the traffic here is terrible — but what can we do about it? How can we change the structural incentives that keep people in their cars? Hint: the answer is not bigger roads.
To traverse the conversational terrain of transit, congestion pricing, gas taxes, and bike lanes, we're joined by Chris Dempsey and Jeff Speck, the men behind the urban design firm Speck Dempsey. These guys really know what they're talking about, even if they've never seen the Cameron Crowe classic Singles.
Here's the iconic Ben Franklin tweet.
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Boston was once declared the most congested metropolitan region in the country. So, yes, the traffic here is terrible — but what can we do about it? How can we change the structural incentives that keep people in their cars? Hint: the answer is not bigger roads.
To traverse the conversational terrain of transit, congestion pricing, gas taxes, and bike lanes, we're joined by Chris Dempsey and Jeff Speck, the men behind the urban design firm Speck Dempsey. These guys really know what they're talking about, even if they've never seen the Cameron Crowe classic Singles.
Here's the iconic Ben Franklin tweet.
For merch, head to Explainbostontome.com.
Premium Q Moving & Storage: Get free boxes and 10% off your move by clicking HERE or call 781-730-6180 for a quote.
Calling all high school students! Win a piece of $5,000 in total prizes. The deadline for Science Story Slam is Aug. 7; the event takes place on Sept. 25. For more information or to submit your story, visit EDIFII.ME and click the Science Story Slam link. Any questions? Email edifii@edifii.me.
What's it like to be a Cattle Rancher? FBI Special Agent? Professional Santa? Find out!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify