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Governing Senior Staff Writer Jared Brey

Jared Brey

Senior Staff Writer

Jared Brey is a senior writer for Governing, covering transportation, housing and infrastructure. He previously worked for PlanPhilly, Philadelphia magazine, and Next City, and his work has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Bloomberg CityLab, Dwell, and other publications. He is a contributing editor at Landscape Architecture Magazine, and he lives in South Philadelphia. Follow him on Twitter at @jaredbrey.

Minneapolis,,Mn,-,June,3:,Light,Rail,Train,In,Downtown
Transportation
Big Transit Investments Included in Long-Sought Minnesota Budget Deal
Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party won full control of the state Legislature and governor’s office, and is using the opportunity to make big investments in transportation.
June 1, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Housing and Urban Issues
Ranking the Best Policies for Complete Streets
Smart Growth America is restarting its annual reports on the best policies to promote safe and accessible streets. Howard County, Md., got a perfect 100.
May 24, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Politics
Cherelle Parker Is the Likely Next Mayor of Philadelphia
The city councilmember won the Democratic primary for mayor of Philadelphia on Tuesday. She’s also the heavy favorite to win the general election in November and to become Philadelphia’s first woman mayor.
May 17, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Transportation
Taylor Swift Fans Give Public Transit a Well-Timed Boost
They are increasing transit ridership numbers all along the stops on Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. It’ll take more work to make them into regular riders.
May 16, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Housing and Urban Issues
Downtowns Are Changing, but ‘Haven’t Plateaued Yet’
They have been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic, with new challenges around public safety, homelessness and commercial real estate. A series of reports from the Brookings Institution explores the future of downtowns. 
May 15, 2023
 · Jared Brey
Sick of speeders on your street? Put away the middle finger, try 'traffic calming'
Housing and Urban Issues
Feds Hand Money to Cities for Safer Streets and Resilient Infrastructure
The Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which provides direct funding to cities to make street improvements, is accepting applications. Other grants for transportation infrastructure are open or opening soon as well.
May 9, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Finance
High Stakes Budget Battle for California's Public Transit
The state's public transit systems want $5.15 billion to avoid budget deficits and service cuts over the next half-decade. They’re expecting a tough fight.
May 5, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Resilience
State Climate Law Tackles Emissions and Transportation Funding
As Washington state rolls out its new cap-and-invest program to cut greenhouse gas emissions, it's bringing in new money to fund a range of important transportation projects.
May 3, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Housing and Urban Issues
Tennessee Votes for Toll Lanes After Decades of Resistance
The Transportation Modernization Act will bring “choice lanes” to the state for the first time. Dubbed by some as "Lexus lanes," they will let drivers pay to bypass traffic, but aren’t likely to reduce congestion overall.
May 1, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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State and Local Politics and Policy
For Philadelphia Transit, a Canceled Project Could Be a Blessing
The scrubbed rail extension illustrates the financial crisis at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and at other transit agencies around the country. Still, some advocates say it’s an opportunity, too.
April 25, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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