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Hey! I'm going to be making more videos on my second channel similar to the one I posted last week where its just me talking. The next few videos will be me answering some general urban planning and transit questions.

So write a comment down below of a topic or question that you'd like me to comment on! I might not get to it right away but I promise I will in a future second channel discussion video!

Comments

Jan Sommer

What prospects do you see for integrated ticketing in the US, especially for single ticket last mile connections from long distance rail to regional rail, metros and buses, including guaranteed transfers? Do you think this could make InterCity rail gain considerably more passengers? Also how would you rate the Brightline last mile solution?

Thaddeus Wojack

I somehow missed your E-Mobility video from a while back. Are you still riding your Esk8? Have you given EUCs a try? (please do if not) It looks like Philly has a small EUC rider scene, and therefore likely a good number of Esk8 riders as well, if you're considering doing an E-Mobility follow-up video. As much as we might want transit and walkability, I do think the typical American is much more enthused by individual solutions to mobility, particularly if motorized. Until recently the only viable non-car vehicular options were bicycling and motorcycling, which unfortunately still carries a lot of negative stereotyping, or is perceived as too strenuous or dangerous (which it very much can be and often is). Despite this, I've personally met quite a few people who have no interest in biking/motorbiking but absolutely love (arguably more dangerous) rental e-scooters, and regularly use them. Have you encountered similar e-mobility preference talking with non-urbanists/non-cyclists? While I suspect the core issue when it comes to mobility preference ultimately is convenience and safety factors, I do often wonder just how much culture/identity/image drive people's perceptions, and therefore whether appeals to emotion/status would be a more effective advocacy method when it comes to shifting opinion regarding car-centric design and micro-mobility. Sorry--bit of a ramble. What I'm asking is: more humorous shorts and Music Mixes when?

Philip Salen

Is there a reasonable possibility that regional rail might return to the Lehigh Valley for travel to NYC or Philadelphia?