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The War on Cars

The War on Cars brings you news and commentary on the latest developments in the worldwide fight to undo a century's worth of damage wrought by the automobile and make cities better. Hosted by Doug Gordon, Sarah Goodyear and Aaron Naparstek and produced by Curtis Fox. Music by Nathaniel Goodyear. Logo by Dani Finkel/Crucial D.

Sep 29, 2026

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Ashik Jain is an architect, planner and the Bicycle...


Sep 22, 2026

How will the United States spend $580 billion in federal funds for transportation over the next five years? That’s the question facing Congress right now, as it’s time once again for the transportation reauthorization bill. Our spending priorities have always been wildly lopsided in favor of highways, but under the...


Sep 8, 2026

After New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a social media video showing him listening to concerned citizens and deciding to wear a bicycle helmet, social media exploded. Some people praised the mayor for modeling good behavior while others wished he had kept the focus on larger safety solutions, like protected bike...