My favorite American city is struggling to make Vision Zero work, in San Diego, CA. H/t @colinparent.bsky.social www.10news.com/news/local-n...

Every single time I submit a report about a dangerous street or intersection, the engineer tells me it can't be fixed because that would impact traffic flow or parking. The City Council recently declared safety as transportation's highest priority, but the engineers still prioritize traffic flow.

At some point we need to go past our piecemeal approach and elect a slate of officials who deliver a complete network of safe streets, you can't fix this problem one intersection/development decision at a time. Too many people are dying, and it's really bad for quality of life.

We need to do better. San Diego is not progressing on promise for zero traffic deaths.

Love him or hate him, every longform profile Rahm Emanuel is a fun read. (I believe I have read every single one.)

Circulate was proud to support this effort through our Mobility Certification program. Redeveloping the Costa Verde Center will create new neighborhood amenities, accessible from the Mid-Coast Trolley extension.

Thanks to the Times of San Diego for talking with me about potential upgrades to the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station. It's an opportunity to make the nearby intersection safer and easier for motorists and pedestrians alike.

Thank you to Metro Magazine for inviting me share this piece on our latest report "The Powerless Brokers: Why California Can’t Build Transit"

Thank you to Metro Magazine for inviting me to share this piece on our latest report "The Powerless Brokers: Why California Can’t Build Transit" www.metro-magazine.com/10249255/the...

Very excited about CicloSDias this weekend in City Heights! sdbikecoalition.org/full-calenda...

This is an awful tragedy for the entire La Mesa community. Men and women in law enforcement are public servants, and they put their lives on the line to keep us safe. timesofsandiego.com/crime/2025/1...

5+2 lane road with unmarked crosswalks near a school. This is a choice by our leaders and by traffic engineers to prioritize traffic flow over the lives of children. #sandiego #safestreets

One key metric for how Downtown San Diego is struggling is that there is no dry cleaners in the financial district. Just a year ago there were two.

Absolutely horrific crash in San Carlos. We need far more investment in infrastructure to make our streets more safe, especially for children. www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/c...

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! Pssst: I am throwing myself a big 45th birthday party on Friday 10/24, cleverly disguised as Circulate San Diego's annual Momentum Awards. Buy a ticket and come celebrate with me: www.circulatesd.org/awards2025

Port of San Diego Recognizes Circulate San Diego as Anchors of Excellence Awardee for the Month of October www.portofsandiego.org/press-releas...

With my people tonight, celebrating pro-housing wins this year for California!

Thanks to the Bike Talk podcast for inviting me on to discuss Circulate's latest report "The Powerless Brokers: Why California Can't Build Transit." Listen here (27:05): biketalk.org/2025/10/25-4...

No continuation of Gorn plotlines, so this is a promising start. trekmovie.com/2025/10/11/w...

Roman tombstone found in NOLA forever immortalized in the pages of the NYT. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Hopeful commentary here from San Diego's representative on the Coastal Commission, Chula Vista Councilmember Jose Preciado. I agree we can have special treatment of the coast, and still allow more inclusive growth and access. voiceofsandiego.org/2025/10/10/s...

There is a particular genre of [East Coast Magazine] that captures how surreal California can be.

Want to see how the @CityofSanDiego is doing for housing production? We compiled past reports for a clearer picture.

This was fun. 🍻 www.nytimes.com/card/2025/10...

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Oktoberfest! Prost!

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Oktoberfest! Prost!

Congratulations to all the nonprofits and government agencies that made it through the end of the Federal fiscal year. I hope you met all your deliverables, used your budgets effectively, and have a moment to catch your breath.

My colleague Carlisle Dockery was on @KPBS this week talking about walkability in San Diego. Carlisle is @CirculateSD's Director of Planning and Community Engagement, and is an expert on the subject. She did a great job! You can listen here: www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...

My colleague Carlisle Dockery was on @KPBS this week talking about walkability in San Diego. Carlisle is @CirculateSD's Director of Planning and Community Engagement, and is an expert on the subject. She did a great job! You can listen here: www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...

‘‘He trusts her so much’: Meet Gavin Newsom's new climate chief www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Some inconvenient polling about how voters think about housing reform. Fortunately, common sense policies like requiring local governments to approve projects that meet clear standards still poll very well.

"Circulate San Diego celebrates Park(ing) Day in downtown Chula Vista, highlighting the potential benefits of repurposing street parking for public use."

After last week's YIMBYtown conference in New Haven, I stopped into NYC for two nights. It was a fun whirlwind, after a 6-year hiatus. Hope to visit again soon, and catch up with everyone.

I will be speaking on a panel at the @CalTransit annual conference in November about "The Powerless Brokers: Why California Can't Build Transit. " See the whole schedule and register at caltransit.org/Events/Annua....

This really is incredible. I can't wait to try them. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/t...

A very indulgent article about writing and punctuation. Showing off really.

We really are living in the future. A realtime translator in your ear has been imagined in sci-fi for decades upon decades. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/t...

The US used to have strong rules to prevent media consolidation. We need those again. Corporate overlords would have far less incentive to muzzle comedians and news outlets if the merger approvals they're seeking were preemptively prohibited. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/o...

The Campbell is a half-hidden bar in Grand Central Station. It's a very New York experience.

The urinals at the Comedy Cellar have mirrors in front and behind your head, perfectly positioned to see exactly how much your hair is thinning.

Hamburger America in Greenwich Village. Super good.

Exciting to be here in NYC during the rate cut. Dancing in the streets. Guys in expensive suits roving the subway platforms pouring champagne for strangers. Everyone high-fiving each other.

Had a fun tour through New Haven along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Like a lot of "rails to trail" projects that repurpose rail rights-of-way, this turned an old channel pathway into a linear park.

Enjoyed the tour of downtown New Haven this afternoon. A great mix of historic properties, rehabbed art decos, and tactical urbanism.

YIMBY field trip for New Haven pizza. The hype is real.

I'm off to the YIMBYtown conference in New Haven. Flew to JHK, took the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, the Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station, walked to Moynihan Station, taking Amtrak to New Haven, and walking 20 min to my hotel downtown.

Some of the best meals I've ever had were at Babbo when I lived in NYC. Happy to read that the chef from that era is returning.

A lot of what this article says about NYC is true of the US. We have big challenges, yes. But we also have big accomplishments, too.

Legendary environmentalist Bill McKibben is with us at YIMBYtown. We need more environmental leaders like Bill who understand that homes near transit are a key way to address climate change.

State Housing Policy Changes Are More Random Than You Think