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The Curb Enthusiasm podcast offers unique insight on what’s new, innovative, and exciting in the world of transportation and urban planning. Created by the New York City Department of Transportation, the podcast is focused on issues at the local, national, and international level and features guests who discuss the most consequential transportation work happening all over the globe.

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Season 2 of Curb Enthusiasm kicks off with NYC’s new DOT Commissioner, Mike Flynn. Commissioner Flynn shares his vision for the agency under Mayor Mamdani. He discusses faster buses, safer streets, saving outdoor dining, and why he thinks this is a d... more

Emily Weidenhof and co-host Ryan Lynch sit down with New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. The trio discuss his career in public service, immigrating to the United States at 18 years of age, his proudest accomplish... more

Emily Weidenhof and co-host Burkina Morgan welcome esteemed sociologist, professor, and award-winning author Eric Klinenberg to the podcast to discuss what social infrastructure is and why it is vital to building strong and resilient cities. The trio... more

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Paul Schwartz, Deputy Commissioner of Bridges at the NYC Department of Transportation, joins the podcast to discuss the history behind New York City’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge, and what it takes to oversee and maintain it along with over 800 other brid... more

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Recent Guests

Ydanis Rodriguez
Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation
New York City Department of Transportation
Episode: Episode 15: Reflecting on the Past Four Years, and Recommendations for the Mamdani Administration, with Ydanis Rodriguez
Eric Klinenberg
Author and sociology professor at New York University
New York University
Episode: Episode 14: How Public Space Builds Stronger Cities With NYU Professor Eric Klinenberg
Andy Wiley-Schwartz
Experienced consultant at Bloomberg Associates, previously Assistant Commissioner at the New York City Department of Transportation
Bloomberg Associates
Episode: Episode 12: What the Pedestrianization of Times Square Taught Us About Urban Design
Diana Alarcon
Director of the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure
Nashville Department of Transportation
Episode: Episode 11: How Nashville’s New Half-Penny Sales Tax Is Funding $3.1 Billion in New Sidewalks, Better Bus Service, and Safer Streets
Eric Sanderson
Vice President of Urban Conservation Strategy at the New York Botanical Garden and author of Mannahatta
New York Botanical Garden
Episode: Episode 10: Ecologist Eric Sanderson on How NYC Transformed From Wetlands and Forests to Concrete and Skyscrapers
Skye Duncan
Executive Director of the Global Designing Cities Initiative
Global Designing Cities Initiative
Episode: Episode 9: How Street Designs Differ Around the World, and How to Design Them for Kids, with Skye Duncan
Eric Beaton
Deputy Commissioner for Transportation Planning and Management at New York City DOT
New York City DOT
Episode: Episode 8 (Part 1): Eric Beaton on Why Your Street May Feel More Congested and How Data Informs DOT Projects
Dr. Anne Goodchild
Professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Washington and founding director of the Urban Freight Lab.
University of Washington
Episode: Episode 7: The Online Shopping Effect: How eCommerce Is Reshaping Deliveries and Cities With Dr. Anne Goodchild
Dr. Wes Marshall
Professor at the University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver
Episode: Episode 6: Killed by a Traffic Engineer With Wes Marshall

Host

Emily Weidenhof
Co-host of Curb Enthusiasm, a spokesperson for urban transportation topics

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • That Emily Weidenhof is WONDERFUL!

    This podcast is really interesting and fun! Listening to this program is a must for anyone living in the NYC metro area. The hosts are great (especially Emily Weidenhof) and the guests are super-interesting. 5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Reisteter
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen!

    The perfect podcast for transportation and urban planning wonks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friend O’ The Pod
    United States2 years ago
  • The name alone deserves 5 stars

    Fun listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul AO
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and topics are highly relevant to NYC transportation and global urban design trends.
Audience finds conversations with city leaders and experts insightful for urban policy and design.
Shows are well-produced and accessible while remaining technically informative.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#106
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#235
Canada/Government
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#232
Australia/Government
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#237
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#240
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 15: Reflecting on the Past Four Years, and Recommendations for the Mamdani Administration, with Ydanis Rodriguez
Q: What are you most enthusiastic for the future of transportation?
Rodriguez is eager to continue reimagining the city to be more friendly to pedestrians, cyclists, and bus riders.
Episode 15: Reflecting on the Past Four Years, and Recommendations for the Mamdani Administration, with Ydanis Rodriguez
Q: What irks you the most about the transportation world?
Rodriguez expresses concern for the safety of women in transit and the need to ensure safe movement for all road users, especially in train stations.
Episode 15: Reflecting on the Past Four Years, and Recommendations for the Mamdani Administration, with Ydanis Rodriguez
Q: What advice do you have for the next administration?
Rodriguez emphasizes the need for future leadership to prioritize public space and continue the momentum towards reimagining urban transportation, asserting the importance of a mayor who believes in these initiatives.
Episode 13: Why The Brooklyn Bridge Was Built and What It Takes to Maintain It
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve about how the public uses our bridges?
Leaving behind love locks and ribbons, which adds unnecessary weight.
Episode 13: Why The Brooklyn Bridge Was Built and What It Takes to Maintain It
Q: What are some of the biggest challenges that are maybe invisible to the general public?
Bridges move, and maintaining this movement while ensuring safety is a significant challenge.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curb Enthusiasm

What is Curb Enthusiasm about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A transportation and urban planning podcast that regularly features city DOT leaders, academics, and practitioners to discuss equity, safety, and infrastructure innovation in urban spaces. Highlights across episodes include protected bike lanes, public-space design, street redesigns (Times Square, Broadway), bridge maintenance, data-driven planning, and community engagement shaping policy and projects in New York City and beyond. It often centers on how urban environments can be safer, more inclusive, and better functioning for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, with guests ranging from city commissioners to renowned researchers and global design experts. Noteworthy is the blend of practical governance insight with thoughtful analysi... more

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1. Ydanis Rodriguez
2. Eric Klinenberg
3. Andy Wiley-Schwartz
4. Diana Alarcon
5. Eric Sanderson
6. Skye Duncan
7. Eric Beaton
8. Dr. Anne Goodchild

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