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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U.S. Cities Are Losing 4 Million Trees a Year
Tree coverage is steadily shrinking in urban America, according to a new study of aerial photos.
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The Death Row of Urban Highways, Part 2
A look at five more city-infringing freeways targeted for much-needed demolition.
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Urban Wonk
Congress Is Toying With the Future of Mass Transit
A proposal to eliminate a share of the federal gas tax dedicated to public transportation would devastate urban mobility.
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The Oz of Los Angeles Traffic Lights
How the city controls its traffic system, then and now.
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What Taxis Add to Public Transit
Cabs don't have to compete with buses and subways - they can complement them.
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A Lukewarm Report Card for High-Occupancy Toll Lanes
These roadways have performed well by some traffic standards, but problems remain.
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Public Transportation's Hidden Gender Imbalance
A new Stanford study says women ride transit more often than men. How can we better accommodate their needs?
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How to Find the Least Crowded Subway Car
A British blogger conceives an answer: digital platforms that indicate the passenger volumes of various cars.
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Why Chinatown Buses Are Still So Popular
Given other curbside alternatives, why do many intercity travelers remain loyal to the Chinatown service?
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Why I Love My City
Love in a Subway Car
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Philadelphia transit agency is asking couples who met on board to share their stories.
