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Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

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Talking Headways is a podcast hosted by Streetsblog USA and Jeff Wood of The Overhead Wire. We explore the intersection of transportation, urban planning, city living, and anything else that piques our interest. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Episode 572: Evaluating Congestion Pricing Year One
    Mar 26 2026

    This week we're joined by Stephen Crim, Director, Policy & Analytical Reporting, Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP) at the NYMTA. We chat about the MTA's one year data report on congestion pricing including some of the results and how the data was collected. Stephen also discusses the numerous government data partnerships and enhancements including air quality monitoring and what other cities can look to in order to consider future pricing schemes.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 188: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Time Warp with Chrissy and Tracy
    Mar 24 2026

    This week on Mondays at the Overhead Wire we're joined once again by Chrissy Mancini Nichols and Tracy McMillan to tackle a whole host of topics including the connection between VMT and safety, chrono urbanism, how navigating cities protects your brain, and Austin's housing construction success.

    Main Discussion

    Chrono urbanism - Landzine

    Lower VMT means safer roads - SSTI

    Austin housing growth - Pew

    DC road pricing - Greater Greater Washington

    Brains on streets - Medical Xpress

    Connect Bay Area info

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 571: Growing St. Louis' Arts and Culture District
    Mar 19 2026

    This week we're joined by Vanessa Cooksey, President and CEO of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis and Chris Hansen, Executive Director at Kranzberg Arts Foundation. We chat about growth and investment in St. Louis' Grand Center Arts District and talk about the people that make it work. We also discuss ensuring that the public can enjoy the arts while making sure artists benefit from their work in the community.

    Regional Arts Commission St. Louis

    Kranzberg Arts Foundation

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    46 mins
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