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Ted Balaker is a producer for the Drew Carey Project at reason.tv, and a policy analyst at Reason Foundation. His reason.tv contributions have addressed topics such as drug and education policy, gambling, traffic congestion, and eminent domain.
Balaker is co-author, with Reason's Sam Staley, of the book The Road More Traveled: Why the Congestion Crisis Matters More Than You Think and What We Can Do About It (Rowman & Littlefield, 2006). U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters says, "Balaker and Staley clearly debunk the myth that there is nothing we can do about congestion." Urban historian Joel Kotkin suggests the book “should be required reading, not only for planners and their students, but for anyone who loves cities and wants them to thrive.”
Balaker has advised legislators in several states on transportation and outsourcing policy. His research focuses urban policy and workplace issues, and includes recent studies on mobility, telecommuting, and offshore outsourcing.
Balaker's articles have appeared in dozens of publications, including Investor's Business Daily, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Orange County Register, and The Washington Post. He has been a commentator on many television and radio programs, including ABC World News Tonight, The CBS Evening News, and CNBC’s On the Money.
Balaker is former editor of Privatization Watch, a Reason publication that analyzes the latest developments in outsourcing and government reform. Prior to joining Reason, Balaker spent five years producing for ABC Network News.
Balaker graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Irvine, with bachelor degrees in Political Science and English.
VIDEOS
Radical for Capitalism: Milton Friedman. Interview with Brian Doherty, October 7, 2007.
Drew Carey Project, Episode 1. Gridlock: Hell on Wheels, October 14, 2007.
Urban Legend: Gridlock & Asphalt, October 14, 2007.
Drew Carey Project, Episode 2. Medical Marijuana, November 1, 2007
Radical for Capitalism: Ayn Rand. Interview with Brian Doherty, November 7, 2007.
Drew Carey Project, Episode 3. National City: Eminent Domain Gone Wild, Nov. 15, 2007.
Drew Carey Project, Episode 4. Texas Close ‘Em: Dallas Poker Raid, December 3, 2007.
Policy Brief 62
Why Mobility Matters to Personal Life
July 2007
By Ted Balaker
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Policy Study 341
Addressing California's Transportation Needs: Problems with Proposition 1B and Alternative Approaches
September 2006
By Ted Balaker, Adrian T. Moore, Ph.D., George Passantino, Robert W. Poole, Jr., Adam Summers, and Lanlan Wang
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Policy Brief 43
Why Mobility Matters
August 2006
By Ted Balaker
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Policy Study 338
The Quiet Success: Telecommuting's Impact on Transportation and Beyond
November 2005
By Ted Balaker
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Policy Study 337
Virtual Exclusive Busways: Improving Urban Transit While Relieving Congestion
September 2005
By Robert W. Poole, Jr. and Ted Balaker
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Policy Study 333
Offshoring and Public Fear: Assessing the Real Threat to Jobs
May 2005
Policy Study 333
By Ted Balaker and Adrian T. Moore
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Policy Brief 35
How to Tackle Some of LA's Problems
March 2005
By Reason Foundation
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Policy Study 321
Past Performance vs. Future Hopes: Will Urban Rail Improve Mobility in North Carolina?
June 2004
By Ted Balaker
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Policy Study 310
Emergency Medical Services Privatization: Frequently Asked Questions
August 2003
By Ted Balaker and Adam B. Summers
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How LA Can Get People Out of Their Cars
Create some healthy competition
December 27, 2007 | Los Angeles Times
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Pols Love Public Transit—Just Not for Themselves
Villaraigosa, Bloomberg tout transit, but like most people, opt for driving
September 2, 2007 | L.A. Daily News
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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For Traffic Solutions Think Over the Box
Queue jumpers and tunnels can help ease New York's gridlock
July 15, 2007 | The New York Times
By Ted Balaker and Sam Staley, Reason
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Stand Down, Trans Fat Fighters
Some trans fat may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers
May 29, 2007 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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How to Fix Traffic
Some specialists suggest quick and inexpensive ways to reduce traffic in Los Angeles
April 15, 2007 | Los Angeles Times
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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How Traffic Jams Are Made In City Hall
The bad logic and failed policies of transportation planners
April 2007 Print Edition | Reason magazine
By Sam Staley and Ted Balaker, Reason
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5 Myths About Suburbia and Our Car-Happy Culture
Congestion crisis is here, but filled with misinformation
January 28, 2007 | Washington Post
By Ted Balaker and Sam Staley, Reason
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Traffic Jams Keep Consumers Away From LA Businesses
Staying close to home is ok, but not if congestion forces you to
January 22, 2007 | Los Angeles Business Journal
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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How to Untangle Gridlock
Tunnels, double-decked roads, tollways and private financing are part of the cure for a disease everyone knows will get worse
January 19, 2007 | Los Angeles Times
By Ted Balaker and Sam Staley, Reason
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Why Mobility Matters
Congestion’s impact is felt by everyone
December 2006 | Privatization Watch
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Sounding the Alarm
Bob Galvin Explains Why We Should Confront the Congestion Crisis
December 2006 | Privatization Watch
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Why Bush Is Right to Resist Raising the Gas Tax
Economists overwhelmingly support pricing and tolls
November 15, 2006 | Tech Central Station
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Nothing Wrong with CEOs Making Top Dollar
Executive pay grows in step with companies' values
November 6, 2006 | Los Angeles Business Journal
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Prop 1B Might Make Things Worse
Southern California needs toll roads and transportation reform
November 3, 2006 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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California's Transportation Bond Won't Build Roads
Prop. 1B phony fix for L.A. road needs
October 24, 2006 | Los Angeles Daily News
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Suburban Style Evolution
McDonald's, Wal-Mart, and tract homes are making many in suburbia very happy
August 16, 2006 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Thanks to Flourishing Market Forces, Angelenos Can Enjoy More for Less
Life in LA is better than it was in the past
August 7, 2006 | Los Angeles Business Journal
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Dial-Up Interstates
Slow-speed highways, high-speed Internet show how we can tackle traffic problems
June 29, 2006 | TechCentralStation
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Telecommuting Helps Companies Recruit
Hewlett-Packard may suffer from bringing employees back to the office
June 20, 2006 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Government Solutions From the 1950s Won't Fix Today's Traffic Problems
Cities, states coping with congestion are reaping big financial rewards
June 6, 2006 | Investor's Business Daily
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Telecommuting Could Ease Los Angeles' Traffic Woes
Time for employers to revisit telecommuting policies
June 1, 2006 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Political Gridlock Worsens California's Congestion
Lack of mobility impacts taxpayers, employers, and housing market
April 10, 2006 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Anti-Wal-Mart Activist Is More Like the Corporate Giant Than He Thinks
WAL*OCAUST shows why we shouldn't fear innovators
April 5, 2006 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Slender in Suburbia
Do the suburbs make us fat?
March 16, 2006 | TechCentralStation
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Time to Ditch Carpool Lanes for Toll Lanes
Pregnant drivers, fam-pools aren't what HOV lanes were designed for
February 6, 2006 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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The Telecommuting Trend
The virtual office looks good to more employees and employers
January 12, 2006 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Remembering Transit's Most Important Duty
LA transportation policy should focus on effectiveness, not glitz
December 12-19, 2005 | Los Angeles Business Journal
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Giving the Gift of Flexibility
Telecommuting offers employers, employees benefits
December 12, 2005 | TechCentralStation.com
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Signal Strength Excellent; Priorities Lousy
New Orleans has more important needs than free wi-fi
December 1, 2005 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Life, Liberty and Wi-Fi in San Francisco
City's enthusiasm is no substitute for expertise
October 18, 2005 | San Francisco Examiner
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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First Woodshed on the Moon
NASA wants you to pay $104 billion for its mistakes
October 4, 2005 | Reason.com
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Spaceflight in the Private Sector Will Eliminate Bureaucratic Drag
Rutan, Branson are future of space travel
August 1, 2005 | Reason.com
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Transit Subsidies Not Cost-Effective
Rail subsidies drain coffers, harm poor
July 17, 2005 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Rail Systems Don't Stay on Track
Hyped ridership figures contradicted by facts
July 11, 2005 | Orange County Register
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Politicians 'Out-force' Jobs From California
State's lawmakers create climate of hostile employment opportunity
June 8, 2005 | Los Angeles Daily News
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Buckle Boondoggle
"Click It Or Ticket" wastes time, diverts resources, helps nobody
June 3, 2005 | Reason.com
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Space Travel - Mainly Just for Fun
Interview with Burt Rutan
March 24, 2005 | Reason.com
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Riding Laptops to Work
L.A. mayoral candidates should back unsubsidized traffic reduction
March 23, 2005 | Los Angeles Daily News
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Railroading the Poor
Transit for the rich
March 2005 | Reason magazine
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Winner for Best Gaseous Emissions
Hybrids aren't the only cars that deserve an Oscar category
February 25, 2005 | Reason.com
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Rail Isn't Worth the Wait
Hawaii has better options
February 15, 2005 | Reason.org
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Carolina Officials Intrigued by San Diego's Rail
High cost, low ridership shouldn't be admired
January 27, 2005 | News & Observer
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Uncle Sam's Christmas Special
Widows and orphans robbed in tax code switcheroo
December 23, 2004 | Reason.com
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Kerry, Edwards Love Outsourcing
Candidates supporting protectionist policies
November 1, 2004 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Growing Jobs in Space
Private space travel ready to take off
October 28, 2004 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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What to do About Traffic
Tolls, telecommuting part of solution
September 15, 2004 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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They're Killing Jobs, Not Saving Them
Frenzy over outsourcing
August 26, 2004 | Orange County Register
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Do Seatbelt Laws Save Lives?
Regulators should target dangerous drivers
August 17, 2004 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Outsourcing Is About Saving Money
More jobs outsourced within US than offshore
July 16, 2004 | Reason.com
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Strange Thing About Light Rail
No matter how much it fails, politicians want more
July 14, 2004 | Orange County Register
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Oui, Oui SUV
Paris eyes anti-SUV resolution
July 1, 2004 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Unbuckling Seat Belt Laws
Why waste cops' time with seat belts?
May 27, 2004 | Reason.com
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Brawl Over Big-Box Retailers
Banning bargains
May 2004 | Reason magazine
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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The OffShore Road to Serfdom
Facts about offshore outsourcing
April 2004 | American Legislative Exchange Council
By Adrian Moore, Reason, and Ted Balaker, Reason
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War Against the Machines
Why are protectionists endangering American jobs?
March 19, 2004 | Reason.com
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Such a Deal
Californians have a history of buying ballot measures that are deceptively written and advertised
February 29, 2004 | Orange County Register
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Unlikely Hope for Deficit Hawks
Transit agencies need freedom
February 10, 2004 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Ban Wal-Mart, Hurt Families
Ban would cost Southland families a lot of money
January 26, 2004 | Los Angeles Daily News
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Public-Private Ventures Answer to Gridlock
Budget mess stops current projects
November 14, 2003 | Los Angeles Daily News
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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A Firefighting Alternative
Oregon, Washington use specialized private sector help, why not California?
November 13, 2003 | Orange County Register
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Cold Feet on OC Light Rail
Even feds having second thoughts
October 5, 2003 | Orange County Register
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Postal Service's Tour de Farce
USPS doesn't want to level playing field with UPS, FedEx
August 6, 2003 | Reason.org
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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What Will Moralists Make of Fuel-Efficient SUVs?
Some SUVs approach 30 miles per gallon
August 4, 2003 | San Diego Business Journal
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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Bush Is Right on Private Contracting, Just Ask the French
Outsourcing the rebuilding of Iraq
June 16, 2003 | Orange County Register
By Ted Balaker, Reason
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