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In this episode of Beyond Streets, we’re joined by Julia Thayne — economist, urbanist, and co-founder of Two Degrees and Rising. Julia’s career has spanned public, private, and nonprofit sectors, all driven by one clear mission: turning bold ideas into real-world impact.

We dive into her journey from Ernst & Young to Siemens to LA Mayor Garcetti's office, the founding of Urban Movement Labs, and now her latest venture building global clean tech partnerships. We unpack what it really takes to accelerate systems change — from policy sandboxes to third-space innovation — and why community engagement must evolve beyond checkboxes and into real collaboration and co-ownership.

Tune in for an honest, optimistic conversation about reinventing how we build cities, scale climate solutions, and actually get things done.

🔗 Learn more at Two Degrees and Rising

Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org

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From Ideas to implementation to Impact: Julia Thayne on Climate + City Innovation and Community Power

Beyond Streets

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published 19 days ago

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Tune in for an honest, optimistic conversation about reinventing how we build cities, scale climate solutions, and actually get things done.

🔗 Learn more at Two Degrees and Rising

Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org

Keep up with us on LinkedIn:

www.beyondstreets.org

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Infrastructure week is here! And Ross van Dongen of United for Infrastructure tells is why it should matter to us all 43:13

6 days ago43:13

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Infrastructure Week is back — and no, it’s not just for D.C. insiders and engineers. This week on Beyond Streets , we’re joined by Ross van Dongen , who wears a lot of hats at United for Infrastructure and Accelerator for America . We get into what’s actually happening on the ground with all the federal dollars flowing into cities. We talk about: What a “C” grade on our national infrastructure report card really means Why those annoying orange cones might be the most hopeful thing you’ll see all week How cities like Phoenix and Waterloo are making real change — from better transit to cheaper internet The real barriers to getting money from D.C. to Main Street, and what needs to change If you’ve ever wondered why infrastructure takes so long — or what you can actually do about it — there's never a better time to start learning than now. 🎧 Tune in and get ready for Infrastructure Week with a helpful perspective on what it means to build a stronger, more connected future. Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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From Ideas to implementation to Impact: Julia Thayne on Climate + City Innovation and Community Power 43:30

19 days ago43:30

43:30

In this episode of Beyond Streets , we’re joined by Julia Thayne — economist, urbanist, and co-founder of Two Degrees and Rising . Julia’s career has spanned public, private, and nonprofit sectors, all driven by one clear mission: turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We dive into her journey from Ernst & Young to Siemens to LA Mayor Garcetti's office, the founding of Urban Movement Labs, and now her latest venture building global clean tech partnerships. We unpack what it really takes to accelerate systems change — from policy sandboxes to third-space innovation — and why community engagement must evolve beyond checkboxes and into real collaboration and co-ownership. Tune in for an honest, optimistic conversation about reinventing how we build cities, scale climate solutions, and actually get things done. 🔗 Learn more at Two Degrees and Rising Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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Beyond Streets Hosts Hang: What's Certain in these Uncertain Times 44:32

26 days ago44:32

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In this host-only episode, we dive into one of the most elusive forces in transportation and public life today: certainty—or the lack thereof. With some decent dad jokes, candor/wit, and the occasional turmeric-ginger tonic, we unpack what it means to move forward on transportation policy, planning, and research when funding is unpredictable, infrastructure is politicized, and communities are just trying to make it work. From the shifting fate of Safe Streets for All to LA's budget realities and Oakland’s “pothole vigilantes,” this conversation threads together the personal, political, and policy-driven forces shaping how cities build—and maintain—livable streets. Expect some takes on: How cities adapt when federal support wavers What it means to weigh benefits vs. burdens The politics of potholes, parklets, and Purple Lines Whether or not pilot projects are back And why defining value starts with community voice Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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The curb is alive: Jonah Bliss of Curbivore is building a movement from the edge of the street 42:19

5 weeks ago42:19

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What do scooters, taco stands, Uber drop-offs, and bike lanes have in common? They all meet at the curb. In this episode, we talk with Jonah Bliss , founder of Curbivore , about how his background in mobility startups and marketing led to a full-blown movement rethinking the curb—not just as infrastructure, but as opportunity. From his early days helping launch Turo and Velo to building Curbivore during the pandemic, Jonah shares how a scrappy idea became a vibrant festival-meets-conference in the heart of LA. We get into: The origin story of Curbivore (hint: it started with a pandemic, a parking lot, and a lot of curiosity) Why the curb matters more than you think How street vendors, startups, and city officials can all coexist (and even collaborate) The future of mobility, delivery, and street life—and what cities still get wrong Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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"Moving people toward opportunity, toward wellness, toward joy” talking active transportation and community building with Olatunji Oboi Reed, CEO and Founder of Equiticity 58:07

6 weeks ago58:07

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In this powerful episode of Beyond Streets , we sit down with Olatunji Oboi Reed , CEO and founder of Equiticity , to explore how cycling transformed his life—and how he's working to make active transportation a tool for racial and social justice in Black and Brown communities. Oboi shares his personal story of confronting depression and how a solo bike ride on Chicago’s lakefront sparked not only a healing journey, but a lifelong commitment to mobility equity. From founding Slow Roll Chicago to building Equiticity into a national racial equity movement, Oboi walks us through the uphill battle of centering equity in transportation planning—facing resistance from local neighboring organizations, skeptical city departments, and systemic disinvestment. We explore: Why transportation demand must be generated , not just followed The difference between physical infrastructure and social infrastructure What “community mobility rituals” are—and how they create safe, social environments to try new forms of mobility The importance of community ownership in planning How programs like bike stipends and youth-led workforce development can shift power at the neighborhood level This conversation is a lesson in how to center joy, community, and justice in mobility. Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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Introducing Beyond Streets! Why Transportation Needs a New, Community-Centered Conversation 25:20

7 weeks ago25:20

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In our first episode, co-hosts Greg Rogers, Greg Rodriguez, and Samantha Roxas kick off the Beyond Streets podcast with a candid, wide-ranging conversation about why we’re launching this show — and where we hope it goes. This isn’t just another policy podcast. Beyond Streets is a space for big questions, bold ideas, and grounded conversations about how transportation shapes communities — and how we can build systems that truly serve the people who rely on them. We reflect on the limitations of traditional transportation conversations, the need for a more community-centered and courageous approach, and why it’s time to rethink not just what we build, but how and why we build it. From access to essential services to the hidden costs of infrastructure, this podcast will explore how mobility intersects with housing, health, climate, affordability, and opportunity. This first episode sets the stage — and we need your help to shape what comes next. We want your ideas, your questions, your stories. Because if we’re going to move beyond streets , we need everyone at the table. Send us your suggestions, feedback, or voice memos at team@beyondstreets.org or visit beyondstreets.org . Let’s start this conversation and see where it takes us. Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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Our last gem from TRB 2024: Unpacking Transportation & Artificial Intelligence with Renee Autumn Ray of Hayden AI 34:24

1 year ago34:24

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At TRB 2024 we sat down with Renee Autumn Ray, Senior Director at Hayden AI, to unpack one of the most discussed (but perhaps the least meaningfully understood) topics in transportation: artificial intelligence. Renee gives us the highlights of her recent Eno Center of Transportation report, Understanding AI & Transportation, and goes deeper into some practical applications of AI in the industry. She also shares what she’s been up to at Hayden AI, how they’re using next-generation technology to help transit agencies in the U.S. (and now Europe!) deploy more effective enforcement operations, and what other use cases they’ve got in the works. Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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New year, new co-host! What we're watching in 2024 and welcoming Sam Roxas to the team 35:49

1 year ago35:49

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In this episode, we ushered in the new year by getting together at TRB's 2024 meeting (a.k.a. the greatest transportation show on earth) and introducing our newest host, Sam Roxas. Sam dove right in by sharing her transportation story, starting with her grandmother, who instilled the importance of walkable cities and their ability to create community and resilience for historically underserved communities. We're excited to bring Sam's experience in local government, insights on next-generation technology, and West Coast energy to the pod, so please join us in giving her a warm welcome! Looking at the year ahead, we each shared what policies, programs, people, and places we’ll be watching in 2024. We had plenty of thoughts on IIJA implementation, the mysticism and curiosity swirling around AI, and our collective responsibility to take a more holistic, interdisciplinary approach to this big-bang moment in transportation. What will you be focused on this year? Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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Rep. Earl Blumenauer - LIVE at Replica's TRB After Hours Reception 32:37

1 year ago32:37

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No person in Congress has done more to promote active transportation and livability than Representative Earl Blumenauer. With his brightly-colored bike lapel pens, he has long been one of the most recognizable people on Capitol Hill. Since his election to the US House of Representatives in 1996, Congressman Blumenauer has been a tireless advocate for livable communities that are safe, healthy, and economically secure. Ahead of his retirement at the end of this year, The Mobility Podcast was thrilled to welcome Rep. Blumenauer to the stage at Replica's TRB After Hours Reception. Pete Gould and Samantha Roxas asked the Congressman to reflect on his tenure in Congress and the progress we have made (and still need to make!) in order to make American cities more livable and vibrant. From the bottom of our hearts, a huge thank you to Congressman Blumenauer for his tremendous leadership over the past 28 years - and for inspiring all of us to ask more of our federal leaders, from prioritizing active transportation and making American cities more livable. Your advocacy has made America a better place, and you have inspired all of us throughout our careers. And thank you as well to the Transportation Research Board for welcoming us back to #TRBAM this year! You can also keep up with us on LinkedIn: The Mobility Podcast Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Pete Gould Samantha Roxas Or find us on Twitter: The Mobility Podcast @MobilityPodcast Greg Rogers @MoveGreg Pete Gould @Pete_Gould Greg Rodriguez @SmarterTranspo Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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Transportation and the Media with Kris Van Cleave, CBS News 58:33

2 years ago58:33

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Streets for Kids with Anna Siprikova, Global Designing Cities Initiative 37:58

2 years ago37:58

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In this Back to School episode, we interview Anna Siprikova – a global leader in designing safer streets for kids and families. Anna is Senior Program Manager for the Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI), where she works with communities around the world to implement GDCI’s Streets for Kids program. Since 2018, Streets for Kids has partnered with over 30 cities to improve the lives of kids in cities through. They work to inspire leaders, inform practitioners, and empower communities to understand cities through the lens of children and their caregivers and to take action on their streets to ensure a cleaner, healthier, and safer future. In this episode, Greg Rogers and Greg Rodriguez speak with Anna about: Designing Streets for Kids: GDCI’s guidance document captures international best practices, strategies, programs, and policies that cities around the world have used to design spaces that enable children of all ages and abilities to utilize cities’ most abundant asset – streets. ( Download here ) Seeing the world through kids' eyes : Streets for Kids developed an innovative new way to help people see streets through the eyes of children. Read more on GDCI’s website : “Streets feel a lot different when you’re only 95cm tall. Like any kind of infrastructure, kids experience streets differently than adults and have unique needs when it comes to safety and access.” Engaging local leaders and communities to rethink street designs and build thriving cities that are friendly and safe for families. Resources Connect with Anna on LinkedIn to follow her work. As always, you can follow us on Twitter: @MobilityPodcast , @MoveGreg , @Pete_Gould , @SmarterTranspo . Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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AVs & American Competitiveness - Hilary Cain, Alliance for Automotive Innovation (TRB ARTS 2023) 24:23

2 years ago24:23

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Hilary Cain is a leading voice on autonomous vehicle policy in the United States – and she’s deeply concerned that federal inaction will cede American leadership in AV technology. Hilary is Vice President of Technology, Innovation, and Mobility Policy at the Alliance For Automotive Innovation, where she oversees policy development on technology and future mobility issues, including regulation of connected and automated vehicles, data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications. Greg Rogers and guest co-host Sophie Jantz caught up with Hilary at the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Automated Road Transportation Symposium 2023 (ARTS 2023) to discuss: The state of autonomous vehicle policy and the urgent need for federal policy action. How the lessons that recent supply chain challenges for chips and electric vehicles should inform America's approach to AVs. The risks that ceding U.S. leadership in AV technology poses for the American workforce and economy. Resources Follow Hilary on Twitter: @HilaryCainDC Find Hilary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarycain/ As always, you can follow us on Twitter: @MobilityPodcast , @MoveGreg , @Pete_Gould , @SmarterTranspo . Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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Trolley Cars & Ethics and Equity of Transportation Systems - Chris Gerdes, Stanford University 35:13

2 years ago35:13

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One highlight of ARTS 2023 was when Chris Gerdes intentionally made the audience groan by displaying a slide that mentioned the infamous Trolley Car Problem – before making it right by presenting a commonsense framework for determining the roadworthiness and safety of AVs.Chris is teaching the next generation of transportation tech professionals about ethics and equity of transportation systems. He’s a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, as well as a former director and co-founder of the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford (also known as CARS). Chris was also the first Chief Innovation Officer in the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Obama Administration. In this episode, Greg Rogers and Sophie spoke with Chris at the TRB ARTS conference in July 2023 about:• Duty of care: Why the trolley car problem is the wrong question to ask about AV safety• Education: Teaching the next generation of leaders about ethics & equity In transportation systems• Government & Innovation: Chris' experience as the first Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation• Proving AVs on the race track: Testing AVs on a race track can improve understanding of vehicle capabilities and limitations. •••Resources•••Learn more about Chris’ work: • Building Ethics into Autonomous Vehicles (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5QcfDxU3js • Designing Ethical Self-Driving Cars (Article): https://hai.stanford.edu/news/designing-ethical-self-driving-cars • Exceptional Driving Principles For Autonomous Vehicles (Paper): https://futurist.law.umich.edu/exceptional-driving-principles-for-autonomous-vehicles/ As always, you can follow us on Twitter: @MobilityPodcast, @MoveGreg, @Pete_Gould, @SmarterTranspo. Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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The Safe System Approach & Putting Vision Zero Into Action - Jonathan Adkins, GHSA 47:33

2 years ago47:33

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American roads are becoming more dangerous for everyone – especially those traveling on foot, in a wheelchair, and on a bike. Jonathan Adkins, CEO of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), joined us to discuss the need for widespread adoption of the Safe System Approach, putting Vision Zero into action, the greater risks that larger vehicle designs pose to vulnerable road users, and why Al Roker, one of America's favorite TV personalities, has become a champion for walking. We interviewed Jonathan ahead of GHSA's Annual Meeting in New York City from August 13-16, so we were also able to get a sneak peek at the safety topics that will be discussed at the conference.In this episode, we explored...- The national challenge of improving traffic safety. The U.S. finally has a national goal of zero traffic deaths through the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Roadway Safety Strategy – but in the same year that was released, we hit a 16-year high in traffic deaths. Fatalities have exceeded 40,000 for the past two years, reaching levels we haven't seen since before the Great Recession. - Pedestrian fatalities are at a 41-year high, and increasing faster than all other traffic-related deaths. See GHSA's latest pedestrian safety report here: https://www.ghsa.org/resources/Pedestrians23- The Safe System Approach, which has been adopted by USDOT, presents actionable strategies for enhancing traffic safety by looking at the entire system rather than addressing individual contributors to risk. Read more about the Safe Systems Approach here: https://www.transportation.gov/NRSS/SafeSystemResourcesLearn more about GHSA on their website: https://www.ghsa.org/ Follow Jonathan on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanghsa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jraindc Follow GHSA on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/governors-highway-safety-association/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/ghsahqAs always, you can follow The Mobility Podcast on Twitter: @MobilityPodcast, @MoveGreg, @Pete_Gould, @SmarterTranspo. Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: team@beyondstreets.org Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.org…

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Operationalizing AV Safety with Nat Beuse, Aurora (TRB ARTS 2023) 44:38

2 years ago44:38