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The Brake: A Streetsblog Podcast

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Urban Planning
Road Safety
Vision Zero
Car Dependency
Sustainable Transportation
Traffic Violence
Transportation
Public Space
Transportation Advocacy
Community Engagement
Transportation Policy
Mobility
Urban Mobility
Public Health
Electric Bikes
Media Influence
Reckless Driving
Urbanism
Climate Change
Bicycle Advocacy

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

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Latest Episodes

Affordability is the buzzword in American politics — and when it comes to transportation affordability, the policies that would give the most families the most immediate relief would also do the most to address the climate crisis. So why aren't thing... more

Robotaxis from companies like Waymo are already rolling onto roads across America, whehter or not cities are ready for them. How can cities take back their power and put shared autonomous vehicles in their proper place, understand what impact they're... more

Even before the Trump administration and the current congress started rescinding federal grants left and right, it was hard to get major sustainable transportation projects across the finish line in America. That's why one livable streets legend is s... more

The idea of providing a "universal basic income" to ensure every U.S. resident can afford the fundamentals is gaining traction with the rise of AI. But even that much-needed money might not guarantee much of a life to people who live in neighborhoods... more

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Recent Guests

Emmett Hopkins
Transportation Policy Manager for the Climate and Community Institute
Climate and Community Institute
Episode: How Sustainable Transportation Can Help End the Affordability Crisis — And Help Climate Champions Win
Josh Naramore
Researcher, Enacto
Enacto / NACDO
Episode: Are US Cities Ready for the Robotaxi Revolution? (Josh Naramore)
Christopher Coes
Executive Director of America Forward (FWD)
America Forward (FWD)
Episode: How to Push a Livable Streets Project Forward — Even in the Age of Federal Clawbacks (Christopher Coes)
Michael O. Emerson
Professor of Sociology at Rice University, co-author of the UBN framework
Rice University
Episode: How a 'Universal Basic Neighborhood' Can Help Americans Live Longer
Ian Coss
Host of The Big Dig Podcast and organizer of the Highway Teardown Tour
The Big Dig Podcast / Highway Teardown Tour
Episode: How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown (Ian Coss)
Dr. Anat Caspi
Research scientist and director of the Tasker Center for Accessible Technology
Episode: What It Takes To Map Every Sidewalk In Your State (Dr. Anat Caspi)
Josh Dorfman
Host of Supercool, a podcast focusing on climate innovations
Supercool
Episode: Five 'Supercool' Transportation Founders to Watch in 2026
Carter Lavin
Transportation advocate and author of 'If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight.'
Streetsblog
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)

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Kea Wilson
Host and editor focusing on transportation justice and livable cities

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 Statesa year ago
  • On point

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nkihvudhrvkudbrvku
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just amazing

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nusCGHK
    United States2 years ago
  • The Brake by streetsblog

    Interview show with plain speaking people asking probing thoughtful questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nansindy
    United States2 years 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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Guests are well-chosen and the discussions feel inspiring and actionable.
Thoughtful interviews that surface key ideas and practical takeaways for ending car dependency.
Content is accessible without sacrificing depth, often linking personal stories to policy changes.
The host brings empathy and clear questions, making complex topics digestible.

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How Sustainable Transportation Can Help End the Affordability Crisis — And Help Climate Champions Win
Q: Basically, how do we mobilize investments for multimodality in a way that is fast and secure and going to last basically?
The approach is to demonstrate short-term benefits to communities to build coalitions, while leveraging blueprints and evidence showing the higher long-term value of multimodal investments, and to ensure funding for both capital costs and operating costs to scale quick wins like fast and free buses.
How Sustainable Transportation Can Help End the Affordability Crisis — And Help Climate Champions Win
Q: Tell me a little bit about what does transportation reform look like through a green economic populist lens? Like what changes about how we talk about transportation reform, mobility policy when we are thinking about that climate cost nexus you talk about in the paper, you can say a little bit about what that is.
Transportation reform through this lens emphasizes linking affordability with climate action, prioritizing public transit expansion, and communicating policy in a way that resonates with everyday life by highlighting immediate relief alongside long-term emissions reductions.
Are US Cities Ready for the Robotaxi Revolution? (Josh Naramore)
Q: What are the main regulatory levers at different levels of government, and why should cities retain local control?
Historically, federal agencies set safety standards, states handle licensing, and localities regulate permits and use of the right of way. Given the varied urban contexts, cities should retain local control to tailor rules to local needs, traffic patterns, and safety priorities.
Are US Cities Ready for the Robotaxi Revolution? (Josh Naramore)
Q: Tell us the genesis of this NACDO effort and why it matters for cities.
The effort grew out of a recognition that autonomous vehicles are arriving, and cities need practical, non-prescriptive guidance to fit them into local goals. The aim is to help cities prepare, shape policy, and ensure safety and accessibility rather than wait for problems to arise.
How to Push a Livable Streets Project Forward — Even in the Age of Federal Clawbacks (Christopher Coes)
Q: What have you learned from the National Learning Process about challenges communities face when building safe, affordable, resilient places?
Communities know what they want, but they need capable partners to help them execute; infrastructure work cuts across rural and urban areas and delivers broader benefits like cleaner air, better access to opportunity, and long-term community resilience.

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