The Strong Towns Podcast Eric Goldwyn: Why U.S. Transit Is So Expensive (and How To Fix It)
Feb 19, 2024
Urban scholar Eric Goldwyn discusses the importance of well-funded transit systems for cities, challenges in funding transit projects in the US, and compares transit costs between Italy and the US. He emphasizes the need for expertise in government transit projects, efficiency in infrastructure building, and the drawbacks of design build contracts. The conversation also touches on Goldwyn's work and availability for interaction, with a fun discussion on baseball team preferences thrown in.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenges and Importance of Funding Transit Systems
02:10 • 14min
Comparing Transit Costs and Management Between Italy and the US
16:31 • 3min
Efficiency and Expertise in Government Transit Projects
19:37 • 16min
Challenges with Design Build Contracts in Transportation Projects
36:07 • 8min
Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness in Transit Infrastructure
43:43 • 10min
Discussion on Eric Goldwyn's Work and Availability for Interaction
53:37 • 2min
Baseball Nostalgia and Team Preferences
55:15 • 2min