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 Worst Public Bathroom in New York
Plans to renovate the New York Public Library best not overlook the loo.
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Parking Minimums Promote Driving, Even in Transit-Friendly New York
A new study finds a "clear relationship" between a guaranteed spot at home and commuting by car.
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Do Bike Paths Promote Bike Riding?
Research on the topic doesn't offer any clean answers — and two new reports just add to the confusion.
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The Grocery Store of the Future?
Virtual supermarkets may be coming soon to a transit station near you.
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In Tel Aviv, a Heated Debate Over Transit on the Sabbath
The mayor wants the city to run buses on Saturdays, but traditionalists oppose the move as a slippery slope.
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The Tale of a Taxi Driver Who Just Won't Stop Driving
Rogue cabbie Phil Sullivan of Aspen has faced two jail stints and thousands of dollars in fines. But he keeps breaking the law.
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How Public Perception of Light Rail Influences Its Economic Benefits
Negative stereotypes of light rail — in particular its unsubstantiated ability to generate crime — may have hurt property values along a new line in south Jersey, according to a new study.
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Can Subways Ever Really Be Rat-Free?
In New York, legislators debate whether a bill banning food will cut down on the city's vermin.
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In San Francisco, Buses Become the Police
After a successful pilot program, the entire fleet will soon be equipped with cameras to ticket cars that block transit-only traffic.
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At Charlotte's New Walmart, a Transit Promise Unfulfilled
The city pledged transit-oriented development around the store — so why is it building roads?
