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How to Reframe the Narrative About Car Dependency
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On today's episode of The Brake, host Kea Wilson brings you an extended interview with Grant Ennis, author of Dark PR: How Corporate Disinformation Harms Our Health and the Environment. Listen now.
Interview: What Does It Take To Start Your Own Bikeshare?
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Most bikeshare rides taken on U.S. soil happen in a handful of gigantic cities, on systems maintained by big corporations. But at YoGo Bikeshare in Youngstown, Ohio, Ronnell Elkins and his team are building a bespoke micromobility option specifically for his neighbors — and hoping to create a model for other small cities to combat car dependency.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Roadside Noise Cameras
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Across America, a shocking number of drivers are illegally hacking their cars to be as loud as possible — and evidence is mounting that the phenomenon has a huge impact on public health. But what can cities do about it?
Can Athletes Help Solve Urbanism’s PR Problem? Soccer Star Tesho Akindele Thinks So
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If the typical professional athlete talks about transportation at all, it's usually in the context of a mulit-million SUV commercial. Soccer star Tesho Akindele, though, isn't the typical athlete — and as he transitions out of his career on the field, he wants to make a full-time job out of building walkable, bikeable, equitable cities.
How Mayors Can Lead The Way to a Sustainable Transportation Future (Hint: Listen to John Bauters)
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On today's episode of The Brake, though, we spoke with Mayor John Bauters of Emeryville, Calif., who's making massive progress to make streets safer, greener and more equitable in his small town — and sharing lessons in leadership that can scale to even the biggest cities.
Happy New Year: Here are 8 Resolutions for Sustainable Transportation Advocates
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As we open on 2023, here are ten ideas for sustainable-transportation-centered resolutions that we think can make a meaningful difference in U.S. communities — and some are inspired by you.
The Streetsie Awards 2022: Meet Your Transportation Superheroes
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Without further ado, let's end the 2022 Streetsies by celebrating just a few of the transportation heroes who made us proud this year — and inspired us to be even better advocates in 2023.
The Streetsie Awards 2022: The Biggest Citizen-Led Victories
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A lot of the most exciting developments on U.S. streets in 2022 didn't originate in the halls of government. Today, we're looking at projects from everyday people that made a big difference — and might inspire a few New Year's resolutions in 2023.
The Streetsie Awards: Vote for Your Favorite Streetfilm of the Year!
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It's time to watch all the nominees and vote at the bottom for your favorite Streetfilms production.
The Streetsie Awards 2022: The Biggest Bummers
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A lot of great things happened in the movement to end car dependency in 2022, but we'd be lying if we said it was all sunshine and roses. For a little year-end catharsis, let's take a look back at the biggest bummers of the year.
The 2022 Streetsie Awards: Policies Worth Applauding
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After a three-year hiatus we're bringing back our year-end Streetsie Awards — and we're starting with some good news.
Monday’s Headlines Are All About New York Craziness
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The big story over the weekend was … us! Plus other news.