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A sidewalk is more than just a strip of asphalt. It’s a place where countless laws collide. Those laws govern our movement, our safety, our right to free speech and our economy. They dictate who exactly is responsible for shoveling snow after a blizzard. But most communities don’t have a single agency that manages all of these competing concerns — and maybe it’s time they create one. 

Today on The Brake, we interview sidewalk law expert Michael Pollack about his new book “Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America’s Most Overlooked Resource.” And in that book, he untangles the dense web of policies that shape our pedestrian spaces, which might just change the way you look at sidewalks forever. 

Listen to the episode at the link below — and check out the rest of today’s top stories, too.

The Bus Bench Revolution Wants You to Enlist — Here’s How
The Bus Bench Revolution Wants You to Enlist — Here’s How
By Ren Zaro Fitzgerald
June 15, 2026
Not all heroes wear capes – some wear high-viz vests and safety goggles.
‘World Cup’ on the Podcast: Is LA Ready for the FIFA-Pocalypse?
‘World Cup’ on the Podcast: Is LA Ready for the FIFA-Pocalypse?
By Damien Newton
June 15, 2026
In this special World Cup edition, SGV Connect talks with Foothill Transit about how transit agencies across Los Angeles County are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Monday’s Headlines Shift Into Reverse
Monday’s Headlines Shift Into Reverse
By Blake Aued
June 15, 2026
After the Biden administration briefly boosted funding for transit and rail, House Republicans are going back to their highway-centric ways.
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