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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.

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Trends
Why San Francisco Transit Wants a Slower Rollout of Driverless Taxis
As Waymo and Cruise seek to expand autonomous taxi services in San Francisco, some public agencies worry about the impacts on transit operations and emergency response.
June 13, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Single-Family Zoning Linked With Income and Race Segregation
An analysis of zoning laws in Connecticut finds people in single-family areas are likelier to be white and have higher incomes than those in areas that allow more housing. The findings add to a growing recognition of how zoning is linked with segregation and exclusion.
June 9, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Finance
How Should Governments Respond to the Next Budget Crisis?
A new book by Yale law professor David Schleicher explores the benefits and drawbacks of various responses to state and local debt crises. It’s a trilemma that leaders will face again and again, Schleicher says.
June 7, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Transportation
The Rocky Road to Bus Electrification
While electric vehicles are becoming much more commonplace, transit agencies have had mixed experiences with electric buses. Many are still exploring how best to reduce fleet emissions.
June 6, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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Resilience
How Minnesota's Transportation Bill Addresses Climate Change
The state's new transportation bill, backed by Democratic-Farmer-Labor leaders who control the state Legislature and governor's office, will require agencies to pursue projects that reduce carbon emissions.
June 2, 2023
 · Jared Brey
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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
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