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The War on Cars
"Here we are nearing the end of 2024, and another Ford brother has, what feels like, resurrected Rob from his grave to end 'the war on cars' – something else Rob said when he was mayor."
https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/ford-nations-war-on-cyclists/
“If someone hit her with his fists, he would get arrested,” Allen said. “But he hit her with a car, so he just gets a ticket and can walk away.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/09/17/dc-child-struck-driver-tickets/
NEW EPISODE: Project 2025 and the Stakes for Transportation
A second Trump administration could spell doom for many vital transportation projects, change how funding is distributed, and deeply harm the nation’s ability to address climate change.
Kevin DeGood, the director of Infrastructure Policy at the Center for American Progress, joins us to walk through what’s in Project 2025 and what’s at stake in this election.
https://thewaroncars.org/2024/09/17/135-project-2025-and-the-stakes-for-transportation/
We were back in the studio today recording a new regular episode and our September Patreon bonus.
Thanks to everyone who makes our work possible!
"Over a 15-year period, 6,253 cars crashed into 7-Eleven storefronts in the U.S. – an average of 1.14 per day."
Bread and CircusesWhile it is true that switching to small electrical vehicles can be part of the solution for a few people in limited circumstances, the reality is that our path to a cleaner, healthier, happier future does NOT include a shiny new Tesla in every garage.
We need *fewer* cars on the road, not more cars (electric or not). And we must strongly encourage better solutions like walking, cycling, e-bikes, light rail, etc.
NEW EPISODE: "What We Did On Our Summer Vacation, featuring Rick Steves."
We talk with the beloved travel writer and TV host about why Americans love visiting European cities but can't seem to support the things that make them livable back home. Plus, how to be a responsible tourist and good global citizen.
https://thewaroncars.org/2024/09/03/134-what-we-did-on-our-summer-vacation-featuring-rick-steves/
Pete@TheWarOnCars
Rick is a good egg. I didn't used to think of the harmless guy on PBS as a revolutionary, but under that pleasant exterior, he's kinda punk rock in his own helpful way.
Rick is a good egg. I didn't used to think of the harmless guy on PBS as a revolutionary, but under that pleasant exterior, he's kinda punk rock in his own helpful way.