Jared Brey
@jaredbrey.bsky.social
Philadelphia-based reporter covering transportation and infrastructure for Governing. Contributing editor at Landscape Architecture Magazine. Email: jaredbrey@gmail.com.
How Illinois Made a ‘Transformational' Investment in Transit www.governing.com/transportati...
How Illinois Made a ‘Transformational' Investment in Transit
The Illinois legislature passed a bill with $1.5 billion to support transit in the Chicago area and statewide. It was in the works for years.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
How Illinois Made a ‘Transformational' Investment in Transit www.governing.com/transportati...
Government Shutdown Threatens Rural Air Service www.governing.com/politics/gov...
Government Shutdown Threatens Rural Air Service
The shutdown has caused flight delays across the country. But some rural areas are at risk of losing flight service altogether.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Government Shutdown Threatens Rural Air Service www.governing.com/politics/gov...
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"New Jersey’s problem isn’t that it’s building too little housing, Ciattarelli says: It’s that it’s building too much." www.governing.com/urban/why-ho...
Why Housing Density Has Become a Key Issue in the New Jersey Governor's Race
A new law in New Jersey requires cities to plan for a share of the state’s housing needs. The Republican candidate for governor is tapping into local frustration about it.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"New Jersey’s problem isn’t that it’s building too little housing, Ciattarelli says: It’s that it’s building too much." www.governing.com/urban/why-ho...
Why “overdevelopment” is a theme in the New Jersey governor’s race www.governing.com/urban/why-ho...
Why Housing Density Has Become a Key Issue in the New Jersey Governor's Race
A new law in New Jersey requires cities to plan for a share of the state’s housing needs. The Republican candidate for governor is tapping into local frustration about it.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Why “overdevelopment” is a theme in the New Jersey governor’s race www.governing.com/urban/why-ho...
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Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas’ New Mayor Has a Slump on Her Hands. She’s Not Worried. www.governing.com/politics/las...
Las Vegas’ New Mayor Has a Slump on Her Hands. She’s Not Worried.
Fewer people are visiting Las Vegas than last year thanks to travelers’ economic concerns and federal immigration policies. The city’s new mayor, former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, has no doubt it’...
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October 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas’ New Mayor Has a Slump on Her Hands. She’s Not Worried. www.governing.com/politics/las...
Las Vegas’ New Mayor Has a Slump on Her Hands. She’s Not Worried.
Fewer people are visiting Las Vegas than last year thanks to travelers’ economic concerns and federal immigration policies. The city’s new mayor, former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, has no doubt it’...
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October 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Las Vegas’ New Mayor Has a Slump on Her Hands. She’s Not Worried. www.governing.com/politics/las...
"It is so relaxing to be on that train. You see an eagle. You see an osprey." www.governing.com/transportati...
New Amtrak Service Gives Gulf Coast a Boost 20 Years After Katrina
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line began running twice-a-day service between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., in August. Gulf Coast cities are hoping it will bring new people to town.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"It is so relaxing to be on that train. You see an eagle. You see an osprey." www.governing.com/transportati...
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This is a useful profile of Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, and where he stands politically in terms of local politicos Big Feelings.
That is: he’s loathed by Dem leg leaders & the state party apparatus bc he took control of patronage they wanted for themselves (though they frame it as “high-handiness”
That is: he’s loathed by Dem leg leaders & the state party apparatus bc he took control of patronage they wanted for themselves (though they frame it as “high-handiness”
The Democratic Governor Fighting With His Own Party
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer beat his party's favored candidate in last year’s primary. He’s still finding his footing with the Democratic legislature.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This is a useful profile of Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, and where he stands politically in terms of local politicos Big Feelings.
That is: he’s loathed by Dem leg leaders & the state party apparatus bc he took control of patronage they wanted for themselves (though they frame it as “high-handiness”
That is: he’s loathed by Dem leg leaders & the state party apparatus bc he took control of patronage they wanted for themselves (though they frame it as “high-handiness”
The Democratic Governor Fighting With His Own Party www.governing.com/politics/the...
The Democratic Governor Fighting With His Own Party
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer beat his party's favored candidate in last year’s primary. He’s still finding his footing with the Democratic legislature.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The Democratic Governor Fighting With His Own Party www.governing.com/politics/the...
One HUD program recently disqualified grant applicants from jurisdictions that don't "cooperate with Federal immigration enforcement," which includes potentially 36 states. www.governing.com/urban/housin...
Housing Groups Confounded by Last-Minute HUD Funding Changes
HUD recently changed the eligibility criteria for grants to support the Trump administration’s positions on a range of issues, from immigration enforcement to gender identity. The move bars applicants...
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September 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
One HUD program recently disqualified grant applicants from jurisdictions that don't "cooperate with Federal immigration enforcement," which includes potentially 36 states. www.governing.com/urban/housin...
One Housing Assistance Program Congress Is Actually Expanding www.governing.com/urban/one-ho...
One Housing Assistance Program Congress Is Actually Expanding
Congress has substantially increased support for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. That should help finance thousands more units.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
One Housing Assistance Program Congress Is Actually Expanding www.governing.com/urban/one-ho...
'It's an Occupation': A Local Lawmaker Reacts to Trump's D.C. Takeover www.governing.com/politics/tru...
'It's an Occupation': A Local Lawmaker Reacts to Trump's D.C. Takeover
President Donald Trump's declaration of a crime emergency for Washington, D.C., ends Wednesday. But a city Council member warns that the occupation will not end.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
'It's an Occupation': A Local Lawmaker Reacts to Trump's D.C. Takeover www.governing.com/politics/tru...
Feds Send Billions to States for Highways. Locals Want a Bigger Share. www.governing.com/transportati...
Feds Send Billions to States for Highways. Locals Want a Bigger Share.
Cities and counties are asking Congress to include more direct funding for local projects in the next transportation bill. States are fighting to protect existing formulas.
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September 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Feds Send Billions to States for Highways. Locals Want a Bigger Share. www.governing.com/transportati...
The Rancorous State Politics Tanking Philly Transit www.governing.com/transportati...
The Rancorous State Politics Tanking Philly Transit
SEPTA is cutting service and hiking fares amid a budget stalemate in the Pennsylvania legislature. The fight is highlighting regional fault lines.
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August 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The Rancorous State Politics Tanking Philly Transit www.governing.com/transportati...
Denver's strangely bold plan for sidewalks: Build them all and keep up with repairs www.governing.com/infrastructu...
This City Is Getting Serious About Sidewalks. Will Others Follow Suit?
Denver’s new sidewalk program shifts the responsibility from property owners to the city. It’s a far-reaching plan to improve thousands of miles of infrastructure.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Denver's strangely bold plan for sidewalks: Build them all and keep up with repairs www.governing.com/infrastructu...
Hard to fully side with anyone who's quoted in this great piece by @jblumgart.bsky.social. Clearly Philadelphia has an exquisite built environment worth caring for, but all the sides in this argument are claiming the role of aggrieved underdog.
My story on pushback to preservation. While many people are opposed to the razing of the city's historic buildings, they are less aware of all the regulations that come with designation. Can Philly defend against demolition without micromanaging homeowners windows? www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
Are Philadelphia’s historic preservation regulations too strict?
Homeowners and preservationists are clashing over the cost of building materials in some of the city's most historically significant spots.
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July 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hard to fully side with anyone who's quoted in this great piece by @jblumgart.bsky.social. Clearly Philadelphia has an exquisite built environment worth caring for, but all the sides in this argument are claiming the role of aggrieved underdog.
Cities were awarded $3.2 billion for transportation projects under the Neighborhood Access and Equity program. Congress is rescinding 75 percent of the funds, leaving dozens of awarded projects partly funded or not funded at all. www.governing.com/transportati...
Feds Slash Millions in Promised Funds for Local Transportation
Congress voted this month to claw back funding from some awards made during the Biden administration, particularly those focused on equity. The rescissions will leave dozens of transportation projects...
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July 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Cities were awarded $3.2 billion for transportation projects under the Neighborhood Access and Equity program. Congress is rescinding 75 percent of the funds, leaving dozens of awarded projects partly funded or not funded at all. www.governing.com/transportati...
Despite Political Complaints, Congestion Pricing Is Working in NYC www.governing.com/transportati...
Despite Political Complaints, Congestion Pricing Is Working in NYC
New York City’s congestion pricing program was feared dead last year, and is still subject to threats from the Trump administration. But it’s delivering results, with less traffic and more revenue for...
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May 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Despite Political Complaints, Congestion Pricing Is Working in NYC www.governing.com/transportati...
A four-month interim city council member in St. Paul will vote this week on rent control and tenant protections www.governing.com/urban/the-od...
The Odd Job of a Four-Month City Council Member
Matt Privratsky was appointed to serve as an interim city council member in St. Paul after the previous member resigned. He’ll cast some consequential votes.
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May 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A four-month interim city council member in St. Paul will vote this week on rent control and tenant protections www.governing.com/urban/the-od...
Anyone who moved from Austin to San Antonio or vice versa in the last few years wanna talk to me for a story?
April 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Anyone who moved from Austin to San Antonio or vice versa in the last few years wanna talk to me for a story?
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"Some research suggests that 75% of people whose licenses get suspended continue to drive anyway"
This law gives "the option to require devices that limit vehicle speeds when doling out punishments for reckless drivers...as an alternative to jail time or license suspension for repeat offenders"
This law gives "the option to require devices that limit vehicle speeds when doling out punishments for reckless drivers...as an alternative to jail time or license suspension for repeat offenders"
Speed-Limiting Technology Gets a Foothold in State Law www.governing.com/transportati...
Vehicle Speed-Limiting Technology Gets a Foothold in State Law
A new Virginia law will allow judges to require intelligent speed assistance devices for people with repeat reckless driving offenses. Advocates are pushing for similar policies in other states.
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April 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"Some research suggests that 75% of people whose licenses get suspended continue to drive anyway"
This law gives "the option to require devices that limit vehicle speeds when doling out punishments for reckless drivers...as an alternative to jail time or license suspension for repeat offenders"
This law gives "the option to require devices that limit vehicle speeds when doling out punishments for reckless drivers...as an alternative to jail time or license suspension for repeat offenders"
Speed-Limiting Technology Gets a Foothold in State Law www.governing.com/transportati...
Vehicle Speed-Limiting Technology Gets a Foothold in State Law
A new Virginia law will allow judges to require intelligent speed assistance devices for people with repeat reckless driving offenses. Advocates are pushing for similar policies in other states.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Speed-Limiting Technology Gets a Foothold in State Law www.governing.com/transportati...
Hopes for Offshore Wind Are Blowing Away www.governing.com/magazine/hop...
Hopes for Offshore Wind Are Blowing Away
Legal challenges, economic factors and Trump administration policies are all creating problems for commercial wind farms.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Hopes for Offshore Wind Are Blowing Away www.governing.com/magazine/hop...
“A lot of people in very wealthy communities, regardless of party, simply don’t want new neighbors.” www.governing.com/urban/new-ha...
New Hampshire Republicans’ Crusade Against 'Snob Zoning'
The New Hampshire legislature is considering dozens of policies aimed at making housing more affordable, a priority for first-year Gov. Kelly Ayotte. Some policies are gaining bipartisan support, but ...
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April 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“A lot of people in very wealthy communities, regardless of party, simply don’t want new neighbors.” www.governing.com/urban/new-ha...