Doug Gordon

Join Sarah Goodyear, a journalist known for her advocacy in urbanism, and Doug Gordon, co-host of The War on Cars, as they tackle the fallacy of car culture. They explore how cars breed isolation and diminish children’s autonomy, while championing the concept of reclaiming urban spaces for human connection. With insights on the dangers of 'motonormativity' and the societal impacts of traffic, they envision a vibrant future with less reliance on cars, advocating for alternatives like biking and public transit to foster community.

Doug Gordon, a journalist and co-author of 'Life After Cars,' and transportation writer Sarah Goodyear join the conversation on rethinking our car dependency. They explore how cars overburden society and the environment, advocating for pedestrian-friendly alternatives. The duo discusses the social tyranny of car reliance, the cultural marketing behind America’s car love, and international examples of successful urban redesigns. They argue for a future where biking and walking are prioritized, revealing the potential transformation of cities without cars.

Doug Gordon, transportation planner and journalist, joins the podcast to debunk a conspiracy theory about walkable cities. They discuss the legacy of Jane Jacobs in urban planning, the contrasting approaches of Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses, the 'war on cars' narrative, the impact of city spaces on people, and conspiracy theories surrounding the Oxford plan to limit car usage.

Join Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, journalists and co-hosts of the War on Cars podcast, as they delve into America's dangerous love affair with cars. They reveal the true costs and harms of car-centric infrastructure, how urban design perpetuates car dependency, and the societal normalization of traffic fatalities. They explore successful transformations in cities and advocate for walkable communities. With insights on public transit's potential, they challenge perceptions of class and stigma around car ownership and transit use.

Doug Gordon from the War on Cars podcast discusses the origins of the 'War on Cars' phrase, the history of the war on motorists, opposition to public transportation, the impact of municipal elections, and the importance of voting.