Timothy Valk

1 month ago | econofact.org | Timothy Valk |Michael Klein |Nora Gordon |Jennifer Hunt

Existing congestion pricing schemes have generally shown to be effective in improving traffic flows, incentivizing commuters to car pool or take public transit to avoid charges. Singapore was the first major urban area to operate a comprehensive congestion charging program. Car trips into central Singapore came down 10-15% in the two years after introduction of their 1988 Electronic Road Pricing scheme, charging for the use of main throughways.

Feb 12, 2024 | econofact.org | Michael Klein |Timothy Valk |Dan Sichel |Jay Shambaugh

Inflation Inflation · The Fletcher School, Tufts University By many objective measures, the performance of the U.S. economy in 2023 was outstanding.

Mar 16, 2023 | tuftsdaily.com | Timothy Valk

The Wraparound: Be bad for Bedard It’s not often that the race for last is as intense as the race for first, but this NHL season has toppled that trend. All eyes — owners, general managers, coaches and fans — are on 17-year-old Connor Bedard, the crown jewel of this year’s entry draft. Bedard is considered to be not only the best player in his draft class but also a rare, “generational” prospect.

Mar 2, 2023 | tuftsdaily.com | Timothy Valk

There’s nothing like NHL trade deadline week. General managers talk on two phones at once, hockey insiders attempt to leak any scoops they can get their hands on and we fans get to enjoy watching the deals come to fruition. This season, the deadline has been busier than ever with over 25 (and counting!) trades being made in the 14 days prior to March 2. With such a flurry of activity, it can be difficult to keep up.

Feb 9, 2023 | tuftsdaily.com | Timothy Valk

The Wraparound: Rebrand needed for NHL All-Star Game If you didn’t tune into the 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend, hosted Friday and Saturday in Sunrise, Fla., you missed seeing Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner dress up as Miami Vice’s Sonny Crockett on a breakaway challenge, the hard-nosed Tkachuk brothers perform a beach-themed on-ice skit and the “Great 8” Alex Ovechkin’s 4-year-old son, Sergei, offer a glimpse into his hockey future. Other than that, you did not miss much.