Philip Mark Plotch

This is amazing.

New article by Elaine Chao (former US DOT secretary) about Trump's first term. Latest in @EnoTrans series about U.S. presidents and transportation innovation. See article about LBJ. (It will bring a tear to your eye.) enotrans.org/eno-resources/… #UShistory

@petemuntean Pete Muntean: Want to be on Eno Center for Transportation webinar panel about how the media covers transportation policies, programs, and major incidents??? pplotch@enotrans.org

On the air the night of the DCA crash, I said I was sure it would trigger major changes in aviation. 13 months on, that still hasn't happened. The families of the 67 dead are gutted after the House failed to pass the ROTOR Act. cnn.com/2026/02/24/us/…

When half the train riders aren't pay the fare, you can't ignore it. I talked with @SRodd_CPR, an investigative reporter in San Diego, about the problem and potential solutions. #fareevasion @KPBSnews kpbs.org/news/local/202…

Congrats to @michaelro and @Highpointpubs on new book. "When your AI prompts improve, your decisions improve." craftthinking.ai

A New Jersey non-profit, @NJSpotlightNews, does an outstanding job reporting on state public policy issues. Thanks to @johnreitmeyer for talking about the importance of stable financing for our transportation system. njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/drivin…

Artists are offering real-time bus info in Philadelphia. No worries about bureaucracy, regulations, and politics. They just put up the signs for #SEPTA riders. Great job by bright young @WashingtonPost reporter, @angorellanah. washingtonpost.com/nation/interac…

Another great transit article by @JMartinezNYC @THECITYNY thecity.nyc/2025/12/12/mta…

The two most important books written on the political economy of New York remain @profplotch on the Tappan Zee and SAS. They offered intimate portraits of Cuomo operating, but also the dysfunction of NYS. Federalizing Gateway and allowing Byford to operate is a good decision.

I'm delighted to see something that I worked on come to fruition. And, I'm even more delighted for the residents of the Chicago region. enotrans.org/article/hallow…

I really enjoyed working with an @ABCNewsLive team on this. abcnews.go.com/US/video/us-la…

Very timely webinar on Friday with @T4America, @APTA_Transit @americawalks. Transit advocates share how they are responding to changing #transportation policies and shaping debate in Congress on new bill. enotrans.org/events/respond…

This is from the director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.

A shortfall in federal public transportation funding is threatening bus and metro systems across the country. @profplotch joins @AliRogin to discuss what's happening and the effect on commuters. to.pbs.org/4gMlFI6

Mayor Adams to Saudi Arabia. Reminds me of how President Truman saved Mayor Williams O'Dwyer's skin by appointing him to be ambassador to Mexico in 1950 after he resigned. #nyc #nycmayor #ericAdams #saudiarabia #nychistory

Here's @profplotch arguing that for all its flaws, the MTA's current governance model actually makes sense. vitalcitynyc.org/articles/hate-… "If the subways could not tap into the tax revenue from wealthy suburban residents or the toll revenue generated by the city’s bridges and tunnels, they would face an immediate and insurmountable financial crisis."

Rather amazing. My daughter's health care business + my son's ice cream business.

3rd of 3 posts: Another new brand report with graphics about transit projects. enotrans.org/article/compar…

Its project delivery day (sort of a mini-version of Infrastructure Week) for me. Brand new report: The People Behind Major Projects. enotrans.org/article/enos-n…

I'm moderating a webinar starting in 2.5 hours with 3 terrific guests. How "Great Managers Deliver High-Stakes Transportation Projects." enotrans.org/events/webinar…