Archive - Exasperated Infrastructures

Two Takes on Transport: Fares and Carpooling in a Time of Crisis

I'm back with Russell King from "The Transport Leader" for another spirited debate.

Apr 16 • sam sklar

Steelmanning Reauthorization: Way More Than You Wanted to Know V

Apr 13 • sam sklar

Steelmanning Reauthorization: Way More Than You Wanted to Know IV

SAFETEA-LU (2005)

Apr 10 • sam sklar

Effective Networking in 10 Simple Steps

"How do you know everyone, Sam?" In a world built on fear, be fearless. And not an a$$h0le.

Apr 9 • sam sklar

Why Waste A Crisis (Crude Oil Edition)?

I've joined forces for an innovative debate with Russell King of "The Transport Leader" to talk policy and responses to this latest oil crisis. First…

Apr 8 • sam sklar

Crosspost x Collab: Building Better Cities

with Kate Gasparro and Yonah Freemark!

Apr 2 • sam sklar

March 2026

The End of Driving: Automated Cars, Sharing vs Owning, and the Future of Mobility

A delightful and academic romp through the current joie de vivre that is AV policy and deployment.

Mar 31 • sam sklar

Steelmanning Reauthorization: Way More Than You Wanted to Know III

Mar 28 • sam sklar

Steelmanning Reauthorization: Way More Than You Wanted to Know II

ISTEA (1991), not just a tasty beverage.

Mar 20 • sam sklar

Steelmanning Reauthorization: Way More Than You Wanted to Know I

Of IX: Starting with Pre-STURAA (1916-1987) and STURAA (1987).

Mar 19 • sam sklar

Overthinking Transportation Funding Reform & Policy: Steelmanning Reauthorization III

I'm back and I'm focused.

Mar 14 • sam sklar

On leadership, planning, careers with Shin-pei Tsay

Boston's Chief Research & Data Officer AND Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics talks parking, community involvement and the…

Mar 5 • sam sklar

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