Eric Jaffe
Eric Jaffe is a contributing writer to The Atlantic Cities and the author of The King's Best Highway: The Lost History of the Boston Post Road, the Route That Made America. He lives in New York.
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The Hunt for Unbuilt Los Angeles
An upcoming exhibit reveals the L.A. that might have been.
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Why Don't American Subway Stations Have Public Bathrooms?
Some say it's a security measure — but others think it's a matter of money.
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What Really Matters for Increasing Transit Ridership
A new analysis disputes the idea that cities need a strong central business district to draw commuters onto transit.
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After Another Death, MTA Reconsiders Protective Platform Doors
They received a proposal for a "no cost" barrier system at least a year ago — and haven't moved on it.
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Year in Review
The Best City Time-Lapse Videos of 2012
Kuala Lampur, Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, and Hurricane Sandy make this year's list.
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4 Great Transportation Projects to Watch (and 4 Awful Ones)
Highlights from the Sierra Club's list of the country's 50 best and worst.
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Why Renters Waste More Energy Than Homeowners
Landlords buy inefficient appliances, according to new research.
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The Future of City Driving: Per-Mile Car Insurance
MetroMile, an insurance company aimed at urban drivers with a low-car lifestyle, launched in Portland this month.
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Maps
Drawing the Intricate Details of City Life By Hand
Illustrator Jenni Sparks discusses her lively, unique renderings of New York and London.
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Year in Review
2012's Biggest Transportation Successes
Amtrak posts a record year, California approves high-speed rail, and more.
