The War on Cars
TEASER: The War on The War on Cars
May 28, 2024
Preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode discussing states trying to ban bus rapid transit and taxing driving. One state banned bus wraps for an unexpected reason. Chapter on a surprising conversation at a neighborhood fair and reflections on advocating for social change in relation to car culture.
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- States have attempted to ban various transportation initiatives, with one successfully banning bus wraps for reasons unrelated to visibility.
- Engaging with provocations around social changes, like car culture, may not always lead to productive outcomes.
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Encounter on a Car Free Street
While wearing a Cars, Ruin, Cities t-shirt at the Fifth Avenue Fair in Brooklyn, the speaker recounts an encounter with an older man who made a comment implying fascism due to the shirt's message. Despite the provocations, the speaker kept the interaction civil even as the situation escalated unexpectedly, showcasing the polarization around social changes like car culture.
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