Join us as we bike around New York City with Doug Gordan, the cohost of The War on Cars Podcast. We explore a wide array of fascinating topics about reshaping our communities and reclaiming our public spaces. From his passionate advocacy work and the undeniable social benefits of choosing bikes over cars, this rider story is a thoughtprovoking journey into the world of urban mobility and sustainable transportation.

Whether you are an urban planner, cycling enthusiast, or simply interested in reshaping the way we move and interact within our cities, this interview offers valuable insights and inspiring ideas for building a more sustainable and vibrant future.

So, what do you think about starting a starting war on cars?

Timecodes:
0:00 What is The War on Cars?
0:55 Bike advocacy work in Brooklyn, NY
1:50 Cars banned in Prospect Park, Brooklyn
2:10 Reclaiming our public space
2:35 Freedom of having transportation options
4:05 Why people are afraid of change
5:15 You can’t make everybody happy
5:45 Most people in NYC do not own a car
6:45 Streets going carfree
7:10 Traveling by car is antisocial
8:05 Living in a city fosters community
9:00 Not everybody benefits from every amenity
9:50 Did we go too far with automobiles?
10:50 Public transportation brings people together
11:40 Power dynamics of bikes vs cars
13:25 Prospect Park West bike lane fight
15:15 The war on pedestrians
15:55 American Love Affair with the Automobile Brainwashing
17:05 Having a variety of transportation choices
17:50 Why become a local advocate
19:20 Bike people are the best type of people
20:20 The struggles of parallel parking in New York City


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