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Density ≠ Tall Buildings
Yessss this article. I think one thing we misunderstand in the US is that density does not have to mean towering buildings. What it does mean is using the space… Read more
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We need to talk about car supremacy
The deeper I get into my doctoral program, the more I’m reminded of how important language is. The deeper I get into my dissertation research, the more I’m reminded of… Read more
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So are cars…inherently violent?
In the last post I shared my views about expanding our vocabulary to vehicular violence to encapsulate all the direct, structural, and cultural violence of cars. This characterization begs the… Read more
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There’s more to “vehicular violence” than alliteration
Safe streets advocates frequently talk about traffic violence – when a person dies or is grievously injured because they were involved in a car crash. Lately I’ve been weary of… Read more
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Looking Ahead to a Year of New Adventures: Professing + Dissertating = Dreams -> Reality
I hope your 2024 is off to a restful and joyful start. The past two weeks have kept me busy on two fronts: In honor of MLK Day, I wanted… Read more
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Ringing in the New Year with a blog refresh 🎉
After I got over my surprise that it was already 2024, I got into thinking that it was as good a time as ever to do some redecorating on this… Read more
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If you’ve ever wondered what Captain Planet’s (hot)take might be on EVs (and their tech cousins)
In the early 2010s, there was a lot of hype about companies like Lyft and Uber. Because they had a leg-up on their taxi predecessors with their ease of use… Read more
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Car brain is a thing, in more ways than one
A lot of people think that cities are loud. However, a more accurate framing is that cars are loud, and most cities are filled to the gills with sounds of… Read more
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The only healthy car is a Flintstones car
We’ve already encountered some of the physical health impacts of cars (reminder: more than 40,000 deaths and millions of injuries a year in the US alone; the global death toll… Read more
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On whether to decline an “I’ll call you while I’m driving” chat
Lately I’ve been struggling with a conundrum. These days, it’s common for people to be so busy that the only time they see available on their calendars to catch up… Read more
What do these mean?
Bookshelf is where I share highlights of books I’ve read, most of which are in the transportation sphere.
Car Blanche is an ongoing series where I unpack car supremacy and suggest alternative futures for our streets.
Reflections might include musings about my doctoral journey, academia, or just being a human.
Research is where you’ll find the latest on the questions I’m pursuing as part of my dissertation.
Two Cents posts will feature (hopefully quick) takes on articles I come across.
Updates include announcements, personal milestones, and other newsworthy items.
Wayfinding is for posts during the first two years of my PhD program as I was still discovering my research agenda.
