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Jake Blumgart

Senior Staff Writer

Jake Blumgart is a senior writer for Governing and covers transportation and infrastructure. He lives in Philadelphia. Follow him on Twitter at @jblumgart.

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Are Trains or Buses Better for the Environment?
America loves its cars and planes, but they are huge contributors of carbon to the atmosphere. What is the cleanest form of transit available?
Feb. 11, 2022
 · Jake Blumgart
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Bridge Collapse Highlights Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Problems
The state has more than 3,000 bridges in poor repair. Federal funds will provide significant support for tackling the problem, but Pennsylvania’s transportation and transit woes run deep.
Jan. 31, 2022
 · Jake Blumgart
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Infrastructure and Broadband — What to Watch in 2022
State lawmakers should be thinking about how to go on one-time spending sprees — such as funding infrastructure projects, including broadband, largely underwritten by the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill.
Jan. 27, 2022
 · Carl Smith, Jake Blumgart
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Can American Cars Be Made Safer for Pedestrians?
For decades, American vehicles have been growing heavier and taller. They are also deadlier, killing more pedestrians in the past 10 years. Better regulations and traffic calming can help. But the pace of change is slow.
Jan. 27, 2022
 · Jake Blumgart
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Economy & Taxes — What to Watch in 2022
Inflation is back and wages are up, while consumer spending remains strong. Economists expect these elements to drive the economy in 2022. Meanwhile, tax collections look hale and hearty. Tax relief could be coming in some states.
Jan. 25, 2022
 · Jake Blumgart
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Recent Public Housing Fires Are a Wake-Up Call for Reform
The tragedies in Philadelphia and the Bronx have put a spotlight back on the country’s deplorable housing market for the poorest families. Proposals to fix and fund the problem are on the table.
Jan. 24, 2022
 · Jake Blumgart
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The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2022
State legislatures will have a lot on their plates. They’ll deal with issues in wildly differing ways. We set the context for the 2022 session with an overview of everything from abortion to taxes.
Jan. 18, 2022
 · Alan Greenblatt, Carl Smith, David Kidd, Jake Blumgart
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Smaller Cities, Poorer Regions Could Be Infrastructure Losers
Over a third of the new money for transit and other infrastructure needs will be awarded in the form of competitive grants. That means cities with the capacity to draft eye-catching proposals will get the most attention.
Jan. 11, 2022
 · Jake Blumgart
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Housing and Urban Issues
Lessons from Washington Metro, America’s Last Great Subway System
Highway construction was at its peak when the nation’s capital conceived and built one of the most comprehensive rapid transit systems in modern America. Zachary Schrag explains how and why it happened.
Jan. 7, 2022
 · Jake Blumgart
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Housing and Urban Issues
Unraveling the Mysteries of Urban Governance
When it comes to improving development and transit services, why do some urban communities fare better than others? Sociologist Jeremy Levine examined the traits for success and found some surprises.
Jan. 6, 2022
 · Jake Blumgart
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