Institute for Progress
Hayden Clarkin

Hayden Clarkin is a transportation engineer, urban planner, writer, and digital creator who champions better trains, buses, and walkable communities. With experience on major transit projects, he specializes in turning complex policy into plain language and sparking conversations about how mobility can create thriving, connected communities. Through his Substack, The Transit Guy, and social media platforms, Hayden reaches hundreds of thousands with accessible insights into infrastructure, housing, and the economics of transportation.