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KunstlerCast #59: The Role of Bicycles
KunstlerCast #59: The Role of Bicycles
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 9, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
James Howard Kunstler responds to a listener who doesn't understand why Jim sounds kind of down on bicycle transportation. Kunstler clarifies his position on bicycles -- he's a big supporter of bicycle use, but he doesn't know if Americans will support bicycle projects with so many highways and bridges in disrepair. While places like Amsterdam have excellent bicycle facilities that are integrated into their urban fabric, Kunstler believes the most successful bicycle facilities in the U.S. are separate from the street pattern. He also warns of overly ambitious, high tech plans regarding bicycle trail projects. Lastly he discusses New York City's recent plans to turn a portion of Broadway into a bicycle/pedestrian way, and the bicycle sharing program in Paris. A listener call from a former student of Frank Lloyd Wright defends and clarifies Wright's feelings about cities.
Sponsorship of this podcast comes from The Congress for New Urbanism.
Sponsorship of this podcast comes from The Congress for New Urbanism.
Released:
Apr 9, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
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