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Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

The Overhead Wire

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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Episode 173: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Is This...

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast ·

2025/06/17

This week on the podcast, we're Han Solo but there's still a lot of news to share! We talk about research that shows how active transportation can reduce emissions even more than before, the ever growing fueling station, the "dark roof" lobby, and what is a third place really? Below are the show notes with the items we discussed. Show Notes Gas stations growing - New York Times Emissions reductions from active transport - Transportation Research Part D Traffic academy expands - News from the

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52:11

Episode 537: Creating Positive Soundscapes in Cities

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2025/06/12

This week we’re joined by Chris Berdik to talk about his book Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take it Back. We discuss the impacts of road noise on health and wellbeing, how our brains process sound, and creating positive urban soundscapes. We also talk about the problems with open offices and the incomplete story of the decibel. Bonus link: Designing the sounds of TfL's buses in London - YouTube Find Chris at ChrisBerdik.com +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on

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01:01:21

Episode 536: Keys to San Francisco's Future

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2025/06/05

This week we’re joined by Sujata Srivastava, Chief Policy Officer at SPUR, to discuss a recent policy brief entitled The Next 100 Days: An urbanist decision-making framework for San Francisco’s new mayor. We discuss reforming the city's governance structure, what's needed for downtown recovery, transit policy and climate resilience. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on

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40:36

Episode 172: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Charge...

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2025/06/03

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're Han Solo, but we've got some really interesting pieces for everyone including on federal transportation funding, EPA trying to kill climate protections, and a group of Seattle friends build a home together. Main News Highway trust fund dead since 2008 - T4America EPA wants to kill GHG regs for power plants - New York Times Washington State woonerfs - The Urbanist US government built social housing - The Conversation The 50% AV problem - Changing

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01:04:00

Episode 535: Bike Guides to Build Your City

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2025/05/29

This week we’re joined by Bill Schultheiss of Toole Design to talk about bike facility design guides. We look at the benefits of both AASHTO and NACTO guides and discuss the importance of history, political will, and the stress of being an expert witness in a trial. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon

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40:42

Episode 534: When You Don't Really Need an Ambulance

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2025/05/22

This week we’re joined by Ross Peterson to talk about non emergency medical transportation and his new wheelchair accessible transportation company RIDEtoo. We talk about transportation funding for medical visits and how they can be more efficient. Also find Ross on Linked In +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon

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39:02

Episode 533: Running to Work

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast ·

2025/05/15

This week we’re joined by bridge engineer Daniel Baxter to talk about his almost daily running commute. We chat about bridges, the gear you need for running in cold weather, staying safe on the roads, and the benefits of running to work. Check out Daniel's specially curated spotify playlist. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon

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01:17:39

Episode 171: Mondays at The Overhead Wire -...

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast ·

2025/05/13

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're joined by Chrissy Mancini Nichols to talk about how Americans are losing interest in buying cars, how scientists found out how to break through climate apathy, why Florida's real estate prices aren't reflecting climate futures, food deliveries in San Francisco, and how Secretary cut University Transportation Center research grants due to "woke". +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack

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55:56

Episode 532: Normal is Not Correct, Someone Died Here

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2025/05/08

This week I’m joined by Kevin Krizek and Tila Duhaime to chat about an idea called Emergency Streets which focuses on the proper response from cities after a fatal crash. We chat about traffic deaths as an epidemic, and how an Emergency Streets protocol could alert people to the traffic deaths happening in their communities. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social

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44:26

Episode 170: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Those...

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2025/05/06

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're Han Solo but don't worry, we've got you covered with lots of great news about cities and transportation. We cover Texas preemption against bike and bus lanes, the short sightedness of housing people in parking lots, and what makes cities more walkable. Below are the items we shared on the show: Main Items Texas preemption - Houston Chronicle Students living in cars - Politico Colorado workers in parking lots - NYT The good car tax guide - Transport

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49:03

Episode 531: Behind the Mayor's Desk

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2025/05/01

This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Anthony Flint of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to talk about his book Mayors Desk: 20 Conversations with Local Leaders Solving Global Problems. We chat about the future of cities through the eyes of a mayor, those who operate like urban mechanics, and the challenges that connect cities around the world. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire

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42:53

Episode 530: Just Action Under the Color of Law

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2025/04/24

This week we’re joined by Leah Rothstein to chat about her book she wrote with her father Richard entitled Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law. We discuss building wealth and ideas for building more equitable housing policies as well as convincing people why they are important. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support

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31:49

Episode 169: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Taking Care

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast ·

2025/04/22

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we talk state preemption, pandemic era block parties that continue on, and warehouse transportation regulations in California. Below are the show notes! Speed limiters - Streetsblog USA Block party - WHYY State preemption law in Idaho - Idaho Statesman Federal preemption - Streetsblog USA CA warehouse regulations - Black Voice News When staying warm kills - The Guardian Bonus Items 6ppd filtering - Seattle Times Galveston Homes - Newsweek Carney

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57:39

Episode 529: The Pacific Circuit

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast ·

2025/04/17

This week we’re joined by journalist and host of KQED’s Forum Alexis Madrigal to discuss his book The Pacific Circuit: A Globalized Account of the Battle for the Soul of an American City. Alexis connects containerization to globalization and its direct impacts on an Oakland neighborhood. We also chat about histories of determining blight, silicon valley's part in global trade, and why we need new thinking about urban change. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads,

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53:08

Episode 528: The California State Rail Plan

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2025/04/10

This week we’re listening in on a conversation hosted by Seamless Bay Area about the 2024 update to the California State Rail Plan. Adina Levin of Seamless Bay Area hosts Shannon Simonds Chief, Office of Rail Planning & Implementation at Caltrans, Eric Goldwyn of the Marron Institute of Urban Management, and Adriana Rizzo of Californians for Electric Rail in discussion. Find the video of this discussion on YouTube. Find the slides from this discussion here. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon

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53:28

Episode 527: Planning Connections in Panther City

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2025/04/03

This week we’re joined by Kelly Porter, Assistant Director Tranportation & Public Works for the City of Fort Worth. We talk about the city’s incredible growth, its first ever comprehensive transportation plan, plans for Panther Island and Butler Place as well as dreams for high speed rail. Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon

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39:25

Episode 168: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Lego Not...

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast ·

2025/04/01

This week on Monday's we're Han Solo, but don't let the smuggler fool you, we've got some great loot in the cargo hold. We chat about states focusing on shifting road funds to active transportation, a Brooklyn apartment building put together like a lego set, and a battery fire used to oppose batteries. Lots of great items this week, below are the show notes! Get the show ad free on Patreon! Show Notes: States push shift to active modes - Associated Press Apartment complex built like Lego -

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01:00:19

Episode 526: American Oasis

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2025/03/26

This week we’re joined by Kyle Paoletta to talk about his book American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest. We discuss the growth and history of southwestern US cities, how indigenous people didn't disappear but adapted, the importance of language and identity, and climate adaptation lessons for cities from the driest region. Get the show ad free on Patreon! +++ Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on

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24:53

Episode 525: The Public Works Director for Democrats

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast ·

2025/03/20

This week we’re joined by Congressman Rick Larsen of Washington State, Ranking Member for the Democrats on the House Transportation Committee. We chat about USDOT’s recent guidance for stripping sustainable projects of funding and why active transportation advocates should focus on safety. Find committee hearing schedules here. Find the TNI Democrats page here. +++ Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on

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29:50

Episode 167: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - No Takings!

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast ·

2025/03/18

This week we're Han Solo, but we talk about trends in state preemption, state capacity and road project costs, the possible death of the North Star commuter rail line, and how utility companies in California can't cry takings when transit projects ask them to move equipment. Links to the items we chatted about below the fold How to Meet Your Neighbor - Max Mautner on YouTube Utah Legislature steals Salt Lake power - Building Salt Lake Shutting down Northstar - Trains.com Procurement and infra

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