David Zipper

Hey folks, I'm going to spend less time here and more on other platforms. To keep in touch: Bluesky: @davidzipper.bsky.social Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/david-zippe… Mastodon: @davidzipper@mastodon.social Paved with Good Intentions, my free newsletter: davidzipper.com/newsletter

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Which #s do carmakers use to market EVs? My conclusion, in @FastCompany: “Rather than auguring a future of useful & efficient EVs, automakers are emphasizing metrics that portend disappointed customers, wasted resources, & needless road deaths.” fastcompany.com/91227386/forge…

In US cities, ~2/3 of crash deaths occur on streets owned by the state – not local gov. Outdated, deadly state roads are preventing cities from building the safe, comfortable, and transit-friendly streets residents want. My deep dive, in @voxdotcom vox.com/future-perfect…

My latest story in Bloomberg CityLab: An interview with @BethOsborneT4A exploring what Trump's election means for US transportation policy. I have a thread with much more info on Blue Sky. Find me there: @davidzipper.bsky.social bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Everyone is being so nice to each other in DC today, like the other person is about to undergo an excruciating and risky operation

Impact of congestion pricing in Stockholm: - Car traffic ⬇️ 20% - Center city air pollution ⬇️ 10-15% "Congestion pricing isn't even a controversial subject anymore; it's more akin to talking about speed limits or traffic signals." cbc.ca/news/science/w…

"An e-bike won’t make sense for everyone. But, for those looking for a new way around town or to save on the high cost of owning a car, it could be a game changer. For me, it might be what makes me sell the Chevy." thebaltimorebanner.com/community/tran…

Researchers: "Car-centric neighborhoods really are boring." psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-…

As of today, Paris has banned thru-traffic in the center of the city. Cars owned by central zone residents/workers/visitors are still OK -- but no thru-traffic. Motor vehicle counts are expected to decline up to 30%. lemonde.fr/en/environment…

Research I'd like to see: A study exploring how much of drivers' antipathy toward bike lanes is due to jealousy that cyclists don't get stuck in congestion.

The research says, "No, they do not." cbc.ca/amp/1.7358319