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End of the Road is now available for reviews and consumption on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5505053.William_Riggs Goodreads reviews for End of the Road Reviews from Goodreads.com

Those are (car) trips that don’t have to be made because ideally those are people that are living and working in Oakland that are taking BART, that are riding bikes, that are engaging as pedestrians and transit riders and cyclists in the community of East Oakland as well as throughout Oakland” As quoted in San… Continue reading Feature of East Oakland Research in SF Chronicle

This week I had the opportunity to talk to CBS Bay Area (KPIX) about the growth in the AV market and Waymo’s launch of driverless rides for employees. In terms of the image recognition technology – the technology has evolved substantially in the ability to differentiate, not only between different types of pedestrians – whether… Continue reading Interview on Waymo’s AV Launch

Recent interview with CBS on the electric vehicle market and accelerating gas prices: We’re seeing this perfect storm come together. There’s this big push to electrify, but at the same time the fossil fuel market is being squeezed Billy Riggs, KCBS https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2022/03/07/skyrocketing-gas-prices-increase-demand-for-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles/ Full video at: https://cbsloc.al/3MsoKxv

Streets are the lifelines of our communities and our societies. In William Riggs’ telling, we made a big mistake handing over this critical piece of social infrastructure for moving and storing cars. It’s now time to retake such valuable space not just for walking and biking, but for dining, shopping, living and working, making them… Continue reading Richard Florida on “End of the Road”

Governor Newsom and CPUC Commissioners: As an industry expert, professor and citizen of California I’d like to weigh in on the proposed the proposed solar tax and NEM 3.0 rules that would go into effect mid 2022. I currently work as a professor of management at University of San Francisco, focused on new and emerging… Continue reading Another Letter to CPUC

Each year I try to make a mix that looks backward and forward. Here’s version 2022; sprinkled with a little bit of optimism laced with some bitterness and cautious skepticism. Fingers crossed that this year exceeds all the best of what you have imagined. 

Talking about data and analytics with Slate Mag: https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2020/03/why-cities-should-apply-data-analysis-transportation-systems

A recent interview on the job impacts and social mobility policy and COVID recovery. Riggs said policymakers should “consider continuing to invest in social mobility programs and affordable housing programs that address structural economic inequities,” including job training. https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/California-jobless-claims-down-while-Arizona-15684928.php

Recent interview on Governor Gavin Newsom’s goal –‘To Be Bold As The Problem Is Big’; Newsom Orders End Of New Gas-Powered Cars Sales In California By 2035