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‘The Brake’ Podcast: The Electric Car is a ‘Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing’?
On today's episode of The Brake, we sit down with the co-author of a new paper, "Exposing the Structural Violence of Private Electric Automobility," to talk about why the EV debate is so polarizing.
May 12, 2023
Experts Slam Lawsuit by Open Streets Opponents (Who, Of Course, Have No Problem with Cars)
Advocates and lawyers blasted a federal lawsuit aiming to end New York City's open streets program by accusing the three-year-old initiative that reclaimed space from cars of violating the rights of people with disabilities.
April 28, 2023
Albany’s Residential Parking Program Won’t Be Good for New York City: Analysis
A Senate proposal to encourage New York City to create a Residential Parking Permit system won't help break the city's car culture, multiple studies show.
March 16, 2023
Opinion: Electric Cars Shouldn’t Distract Us From Building a More Walkable World
"Governments champion EVs to win voter support, and corporations offer optimistic product projections to lure investors. The reality is that electric cars will be less of a solution than presently expected."
February 28, 2023
Friday’s Headlines: Hallelujah, New York Times Edition
The biggest story of the day yesterday was the latest example of the New York Times starting to "get it" about the century-long disaster that has been the private automobile. Plus other news.
December 16, 2022
Cargo Bikes: The Happiest Transportation Mode on Earth
How does a family of four – including a two-year-old and newborn baby – live (and get around the Bay) without owning a car?
November 22, 2022
Woodside Wants Housing, But It’s Likely to Get More SUVs
Just what Northern Boulevard needs — another car dealership.
November 7, 2022
OPINION: The Real ‘Cash Grab’ Isn’t Congestion Pricing — It’s Car Culture
It pays to remember who profits as complainants line up on central business district tolling.
September 7, 2022
ABOUT TIME: YouTube Car Enthusiast Goes on Anti-Auto Rant
A new video about the dangers of car dependency by a popular automotive vlogger is prompting a conversation about how people who love cars can help dismantle a transportation system that privileges autos.
July 26, 2022
Study: We Can’t End Car Dependency Without Disincentivizing Driving
Bad news, livable streets people: Motorists are generally far happier with their daily commutes than we are — an indication that investing in transit, biking and walking alone won't get drivers out of their cars.
June 21, 2022
