Rethinking the curb (photo: Open Plans)

In 2011, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority launched a pilot to implement dynamic pricing at a small portion of the city’s on- and off-street parking spots. The pilot used new parking management technology to set the price of each spot according to its value, i.e. how often the spot is occupied.

Until then, San Francisco’s policy was as straightforward as most of New York City’s: 90% of curb space was free, largely unmanaged, parking. (New York

People in the street (photo: NYC Department of Transportation)

May 15, 2023 - Max Politics Podcast: A Vision for a More Livable City, with Sara Lind of Open Plans

Sara Lind, co-executive director of Open Plans, joined the show to discuss the group's vision for a more livable New York City, including specific programs, like Open Streets and Open Restaurants, state and city policy priorities, and more.

Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think, on Twitter @TweetBenMax. You can listen to the show through the

Use of public space on Tompkins Ave, BK (photo: Jackson Chabot)

July 29, 2022 - Max Politics Podcast: Rethinking How Public Space is Allocated in New York City

Jackson Chabot, Director of Public Space Advocacy at nonprofit Open Plans, joined the show to discuss rethinking the use of public space in New York City, including the organization's 'reimagine the curb' plan, the push for an Office of Public Space Management, and more.

Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think, on Twitter @TweetBenMax. You can listen to the