Pilots, Progress, and the Future of NYC Transportation with Arthur Getman

In this episode, Sam Roxas and co-host Greg Rodriguez sit down with transportation planner/data engineer (and new parent!) Arthur Getman to unpack how practical, measurable street fixes in NYC ripple out nationwide and what the next NYC administration must do next.We get into:Why “small wins” (LPIs, hardened centerlines, slow-turn wedges) add up to big safety gains and how they scaled from pilots to citywide programs.The quick-build playbook: paint, posts, and proof before pouring concrete.Queens Boulevard’s transformation and what a real feedback loop with communities looks like.Data as narrative: defining success with the public before you design.Future of NYC: the first 100 days playbook for a new mayor + DOT leader -- clear metrics, faster buses, relentless community comms, and a commissioner who blends vision with operations.The “free and fast buses” debate, trade-offs, and why speeds often improve when fares disappear.How big-city choices (busways, plazas, congestion pricing) ripple to every other cityPractical, not precious. Reform that actually gets built. Tune in! Help us grow: please rate, review, and subscribe! Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: [email protected] up with us on LinkedIn: Greg RogersGreg Rodriguez Samantha Roxaswww.beyondstreets.org