Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast Episode 322: Less Congestion After Ride Hailing Cessation
Feb 25, 2021
UC Berkeley PhD candidate Matthew Tarduno discusses his research comparing the congestion and economic impacts of Uber and Lyft in Austin, Texas. The podcast explores the causal relationship between ride-hailing services and congestion, the potential policy decisions regarding these companies, and the impacts of the pandemic on travel and public transit.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Intersection of Agricultural Economics and Ride-Hailing
01:52 • 3min
The Dilemma of the 710 Freeway and Induced Demand
04:40 • 2min
The Impact of Uber and Lyft's Departure on Congestion in Austin
06:34 • 23min
Congestion Charge Implementation and Allocation of Funds
29:09 • 8min
The Impacts of the Pandemic on Travel and Transit
36:55 • 3min