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The Brake: A Streetsblog Podcast

StreetsblogUSA
Public Space
Urban Planning
Sustainable Transportation
Car Dependency
Mobility
Electric Bikes
Bicycle Advocacy
Autonomous Vehicles
Vision Zero
Public Health
Transportation
Equality
Emergency Streets Policy
Road Safety
Health Equity
Urban Institute
Urban Mobility
Non-Drivers
Road Design
Traffic Violence

Covering the movement to end car dependency in the United States, one interview at a time

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There's a big difference between knowing what is best of your city's transportation system, and knowing how to fight the often fierce political battles you need to win in order to make it real. Fortunately, one author has written a manual to help tra... more

What will it take to wake more of the world up to the dangers of mass automobility — and could a book be help Americans imagine a future beyond car dominance? That's what Sarah Goodyear and her co-authors are hoping as they release their new book "Li... more

Hey everyone, it's Kea; welcome the brake.

If you've ever taken a stroll on New York's High Line or ridden along Missouri's Katy Trail, you might assume that it was a no-brainer for communities across the U.S. to rip up the old abandoned train trac... more

Car culture has a higher body count than both world wars combined. So why don't we think of automobility in the same way we think about the bloody and destructive global conflicts that dominate the news — and what would it take to transform our stre... more

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Recent Guests

Carter Lavin
Transportation advocate and author of 'If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight.'
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Episode: How to Be a Better Transportation Advocate (Carter Lavin)
Sarah Goodyear
Veteran journalist and co-author of 'Life After Cars'
Co-author of 'Life After Cars'
Episode: Is a 'Life After Cars' Really Possible? (Sarah Goodyear)
Peter Harnik
Author, activist, and executive producer of the documentary From Rails to Trails
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Episode: The Shocking Untold Story of America's Rail-Trail Movement (Peter Harnik)
Ashton Rohmer
PhD candidate in Peace and Conflict Studies with a background in urban planning
Episode: Our Streets Look Like War Zones — But What if They Were 'Sites of Peacebuilding'? (Ashton Rohmer)
Jim Mathews
President of the National Rail Passengers Association
National Rail Passengers Association
Episode: Is U.S. Passenger Rail Having a Big Moment? (Jim Mathews)
Marianne Karth
Victim advocate and activist focusing on roadway safety after losing her daughters in a truck crash.
Episode: What Will It Take To Give Victims and Advocates a Voice at USDOT? (Marianne Karth)
Todd Litman
Author of The Mobility Productivity Paradox and a researcher at the Victoria Transport Policy Institute
Victoria Transport Policy Institute
Episode: Does Constant Driving Really Make our Country Richer?
Greg Shill
Author, attorney, and law professor
Episode: What Will It Take to Prepare Our Cities For the Impending Influx of Seniors? (Greg Shill)
Abigail Seldin
Chief Growth Officer at Scholarship America
Scholarship America
Episode: How One Transportation Emergency Can Keep Parents From Achieving Their College Dreams (Abigail Seldin)

Host

Kea Wilson
Host and editor with a focus on transportation advocacy, often interviewing experts and discussing critical issues in urban mobility.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • What are you doing today, to help end car dependency?

    Kea’s interviews are generally short and well edited to where she’s able to capture the guest’s main idea thoroughly and her empathetic tone and point of view make this show one of the best on my feed. I always leave wondering how what I just learned will help me to answer/respond to the question/charge of what I’ll do today to end car dependency

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guitardude1236
    United States9 months ago
  • On point

    Kea is always full of valuable information and insights and presents it in a digestible way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nkihvudhrvkudbrvku
    United States9 months ago
  • Just amazing

    Love Kia, the host’s, passion for mobility and all the guests are fantastic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nusCGHK
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Brake by streetsblog

    Interview show with plain speaking people asking probing thoughtful questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nansindy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very thought provoking podcast

    I learn so much listening to the brake, the adverse affects of car dependency, and how to better fight it in my community. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pepper Burly
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's empathetic interviewing style and the ability to present complex issues in a digestible format.
Many reviews highlight the positive impact of the discussions on their understanding of transportation challenges and encourage active engagement in policy reform.
The content is praised for being insightful and thought-provoking, often leaving listeners with actionable ideas for community advocacy.

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How to Be a Better Transportation Advocate (Carter Lavin)
Q: Why is it so hard for urbanists to get engaged in like moving power in the political space?
Lavin explains that many people are passive consumers of politics and often view it as something intimidating. They might equate politics with partisan issues rather than the broader concept of interactions within society.
Is a 'Life After Cars' Really Possible? (Sarah Goodyear)
Q: Is there anyone specific out there who you hope reads this book?
Goodyear suggests New York Governor Kathy Hochul as someone who could benefit from the book's arguments on transportation issues.
Is a 'Life After Cars' Really Possible? (Sarah Goodyear)
Q: Why did you decide to add author to that list? What was the genesis of turning that career into a book?
Sarah Goodyear mentions that publishing a nonfiction book has been a long-time goal and that writing about ideas related to automobility was a natural extension of her previous work.
Is U.S. Passenger Rail Having a Big Moment? (Jim Mathews)
Q: What is the significance of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger in relation to passenger rail?
The merger raises concerns regarding passenger rail service performance and enforcement of dispatch preferences for Amtrak trains during the merger's approval process.
Is U.S. Passenger Rail Having a Big Moment? (Jim Mathews)
Q: What is the state of passenger rail in America especially under the Trump administration?
Jim explains that the rail union's state is cautious and confused, highlighting both Republican support and challenges faced by Amtrak.

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5. Jim Mathews
6. Marianne Karth
7. Todd Litman
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