The Commute
Rudy SaloThe Commute is your "Transportainment" newsletter because we make transportation entertaining. Enjoy our spin on articles and news, tips and musings and other enriching posts that traverse the intersections of transportation, entertainment and education.
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How I Didn’t Drive To See Lebron’s Likely Last Game As A Laker
Last Monday night, I proved that being a “metro expert” ( or nerd if you prefer) pays off when you’re trying to catch history in the making and don’t want to mess with driving or parking.
With the Lakers facing what was likely LeBron Jame...
The Coachella Logistics Arc: A 20-Year Case Study in Mobility
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As an infrastructure finance attorney, I often argue that major events are the ultimate stress tests for public and private transit systems. While most head to the California desert hours east of Los Angele...
Is Riding in a Robotaxi/Self-Driving Car the Equivalent of Subjecting Oneself to a Child Safety Lock?
It just hit me now, the fear. The loss of control. Yes, I’m a bit of a control freak. I’m very claustrophobic. I always try to sit in the aisle in airplanes, sporting events, and at concerts. Of course, as a parent to two kids with attitude...
Black Hawk Downs, Robotaxi Violence, Tesla Wobbles, CES' Bests, Transportainment Film of The Week and Olympics Updates
We’re one month into 2025, and one tragedy after another is catching us off guard. All I can do is hope things will get better soon for everyone. There are too many bad things happening in our world, but these are the transportation stories...
Highlight Video From CES 2025
While checking out the Vegas Loop at the Las Vegas Convention Center was a highlight, there were so many OTHER things to see at CES. Dare I say, there were too many things to see. Some things I saw I had confused with things I thought I had...
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I'm an infrastructure finance attorney, law professor, podcaster, writer and actor (among other things). Let’s rethink our infrastructure to make commutes safer and productive. Obsessed with the crossroads of transportation and entertainment.
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