Diana is a writer and urbanist passionate about public space, historical memory, and transportation equity. Prior to joining Planetizen, she started and managed a farmers' market and worked as a transportation planner in the bike share industry. She is Planetizen's editor as of January 2022.
The True Cost of Texas Highways
An explainer of the monetary, environmental, and social costs of exuberant road building.
BLM Grazing Lands Largely Fail Health Assessment
Grazing lands under the agency’s management are not meeting its own criteria for ecosystem conservation and sustainable use.
TriMet Ridership Grows Thanks to Realignment, Schedule Changes
The agency’s response to post-pandemic changes in travel behavior is paying off.
When Small Projects Make a Big Impact
Small, mundane infrastructure projects can make meaningful changes for pedestrian and bike safety.
Northwest Power Demand Could Surge as Data Centers, Transportation Electrification Ramps Up
New estimates project a steady increase in electricity demand due to population growth, data centers, and the shift to electric power in homes, buildings, and transportation.