Book Nets National Awards for Public Policy Faculty Member
Chris Zepeda-Millán’s book on Latino mass mobilization is widely honored by political science and sociology associations.
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Wachs Comments on History of California’s Controversial Gas Tax
Martin Wachs, UCLA Luskin distinguished professor emeritus of urban planning, commented on the history of California’s controversial gas tax in a recent Mercury News article looking at what drivers actually are taxed per gallon of gas. “The idea was …
Gore, DeShazo Share Insights on California’s Climate Leadership Luskin Center for Innovation director joins environment champion and Nobel laureate at global Climate Reality leadership training
Luskin Center for Innovation director joins environment champion and Nobel laureate at global Climate Reality Leadership Corps training
Taylor Comments on Environmental Impact of Electric Scooters
Brian Taylor, professor of urban planning, commented in a Vox story on the rapid proliferation of electric scooters in U.S. cities. While scooters could benefit the environment by replacing car trips, they might also discourage walking. “Some of those …
Newton Pens Piece on Police Accountability
Jim Newton, UCLA Luskin lecturer of public policy, contributed a CALmatters “My Turn” commentary on proposed California legislation that would undo overly broad protection of police personnel records currently exempted under the California Public Records Act. “Senate Bill …
Akee Connects Employment Experiences by Race to Wealth Inequality
Randall Akee, associate professor of public policy, authored an article posted on RealClearMarkets about research linking higher levels of psychological stress suffered by blacks — compared to whites — related to short-term unemployment. Citing his own research, Akee …
Matute Says Idea of Underground Route to Dodger Stadium May Have Merit
Juan Matute, lecturer in urban planning and deputy director of the UCLA Institute of Transportation, commented in a Los Angeles Times story about a proposed 3.6-mile tunnel to ferry baseball fans between Dodger Stadium and a nearby Metro …
Monkkonen Comments on ‘Historic’ Gas Station in Silver Lake
Paavo Monkkonen, associate professor of urban planning and public policy at UCLA Luskin, was quoted in a Los Angeles Times story about a controversial 1940s-era gas station in Silver Lake that may be designated as a historic monument, pending …
Tilly Sees Benefits of Perks for Theme Park Employees
Chris Tilly, professor of urban planning, is quoted in a Los Angeles Times story about the benefits of perks that include free passes and access to special events and attractions for employees working at Southern California theme parks. “It …
New Shoup Book Reviewed in Parking Today
“Parking and the City,” the recently published collection of more than 50 articles on parking and parking reform edited by Urban Planning’s Donald Shoup, continues to garner attention, including a review in Parking Today. “Reading a piece by …
