The War on Cars Dispatches from Book Tour
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Nov 25, 2025 Join the hosts as they hit the road to promote their new book, sharing lively experiences across vibrant cities. From exploring the bike-friendly streets of San Francisco to discussing Vancouver's freeway-free vision, they highlight the beauty of urban life. A candid look at the struggles of car dominance in Washington, DC, and insightful reflections on San Diego's transit challenges provide food for thought. They even meet a listener on their journey, reminding us of the community built around urban advocacy. Life after cars looks brighter!
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Revive Downtown With Housing
- Do prioritize mixed-use downtowns and housing conversions to revive struggling central business districts.
- Fill vacant offices and add infill housing to restore foot traffic and street life.
People Make Public Space Valuable
- Driverless cars may improve safety but won't replace the human scale attractions of waterfronts and shared streets.
- People, walking and cycling, are what make public spaces engaging, not more cars of any kind.
Protect Transit-First Streets
- Avoid reintroducing motor traffic into newly reclaimed people-first corridors like Market Street.
- Keep transit and bike priority to protect modal shift and safety gains.
