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Q&A: On the Front Lines of America’s ‘Long War to Take Back Streets’
Streetsblog chats with author Nicole Gelinas, whose new book, "Movement," is a deep dive into all the ways our cities have been destroyed by cars.
November 6, 2024
‘Rage Against the Machine’: The Daily Toll of Cars in 18 Images
In this excerpt from "The Architecture of Urbanity: Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy," author Vishaan Chakrabarti gives a powerful visual breakdown of how car dependency impacts our places.
October 22, 2024
EVs — What Are They Good For?
U.S. electric vehicles are only slightly less harmful to the environment and society than conventional gasoline cars, according to a new analysis.
October 15, 2024
Opinion: How to Make Half the Country Oppose Safe Streets
Framing Vision Zero as pro-Democrat and anti-Republican alienates potential allies.
Andy Boenau
September 27, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: ‘It’s the Car Culture, Stupid’ Edition
The Times is so blind to car culture that it can't even blame the automobile for sedentary lifestyles. Plus other news.
September 23, 2024
Car Cultured: Rep. Goldman Joins Push to ‘Reopen’ Park Row to Drivers
The federal lawmaker has quietly weighed in on the controversial push to bring cars back to Park Row.
September 18, 2024
Opinion: Democrats Are Calling Trump and Vance ‘Weird.’ Let’s Do the Same for Car Dependency.
Is it time to make automobility weird again?
Clive Lawrence
August 2, 2024
‘Brake’ Podcast: Why ‘Sustainable Transport’ Is Not Enough — Even in The Netherlands
A book written for Dutch audiences unpacks why even the Netherlands still must work to make its "transportation" system more welcoming.
June 4, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Both Sides Now Edition
Do we really have to listen to the trolls, the haters and the excessive drivers? Plus other news.
May 23, 2024
Five Car Culture Euphemisms that America Needs to Stop Using
How does everyday language hide the real impact of building a world that functionally requires everyone to drive?
April 28, 2024
