Navigating the connected, automated, and electric future of mobility
On May 24, Atlantans will have the opportunity to vote on funding for three infrastructure packages totaling an estimated $750 million over the next five years. The first and second are sequels to the 2015 "Renew Atlanta" Bond, which funded a combination of transportation and other capital programs across the city. One would cover "vertical"… Continue reading The case for Moving Atlanta Forward
While 2021 wasn't quite the rollercoaster we all endured in 2020, it certainly featured its own ups and downs. So like I did in 2019, I've assembled my highlights (albeit not before year's end). Electrify all the buses In late 2020, Senators Chuck Schumer and Sherrod Brown approached CTE (my employer), with a big ask… Continue reading My 2021 in review (and 2022 preview)
With tens billions of dollars pouring into the space over the past decade, we've seen dozens of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) testbeds and regional initiatives emerge across the country. Some of these are purely economic development plays, without a research institution or major technology developer anchoring them; others are university-funded (often grant-aided) testbeds leveraging… Continue reading Assessing Cavnue’s big bet on AV infrastructure
It's been a while since I've written here, in large part because the 2020 election, its aftermath, and other professional obligations have kept me busy. With the Georgia Assembly beginning its 2021-2022 session on January 11, I wanted to highlight a few key transportation priorities I'd like to see legislators pursue this year and next.… Continue reading A Transportation Agenda for Georgia’s General Assembly, 2021-2022 Edition
I initially intended to publish this piece here, but was asked if I'd share it to support the (re)launch of AdvanceAtlanta.com. It was first published there on July 28. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 recently to put a transit referendum on the ballot for this November, giving the county its second chance in as… Continue reading Getting Gwinnett to “Yes” on Transit
Nathaniel Horadam 