11 episodes

All the ways we get around — and how they affect the earth. Journalist Micki Maynard brings you big transportation stories in a personal way. Come along for the ride. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/micki-maynard/support

Curbing Cars Micki Maynard

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All the ways we get around — and how they affect the earth. Journalist Micki Maynard brings you big transportation stories in a personal way. Come along for the ride. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/micki-maynard/support

    Goodbye Toyota Yaris, Hello Ford F-150. What’s next?

    Goodbye Toyota Yaris, Hello Ford F-150. What’s next?

    Toyota bids farewell to the Yaris, while Ford unveils a new F-150. But neither of them know what’s in store for the auto industry. Editor Micki Maynard wraps up Season 1 with an industry report card in the wake of COVD-19.

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    • 17 min
    Cities versus cars

    Cities versus cars

    As cities come out of COVIS-19, they’re taking streets away from cars and giving them over to restaurants and retailers. Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard looks at whether this trend will be temporary, or if it could mark a permanent changing in thinking about the way cities use their streets.

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    • 25 min
    We love LA

    We love LA

    Los Angeles is becoming a public transportation template. Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard looks at the history of how transit developed in the City of Angels, and its plans for the future.

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    • 31 min
    The fundamental right to public transportation

    The fundamental right to public transportation

    If you live in a big American city, your access to public transit and bike share was probably cut off this week amid police brutality protests.. Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard explores whether we have a right to transportation, even if unrest is underway.

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    • 14 min
    Biosafety: should you buy a car to protect your health?

    Biosafety: should you buy a car to protect your health?

    People who’ve never owned cars, or who were using their cars much less, are wondering if cars would keep them safe from COVID-19. Curbing Cars Editor Micki Maynard welcomes Pete Bigelow from Automotive News to discuss biosafety, a new auto industry watchword.

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    • 16 min
    The Paris Plan

    The Paris Plan

    Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard looks at Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s plan to revolutionize transportation.

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    • 9 min

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