PREVIEW: Hanging Out with Jonathan Maus of Bike Portland
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Jonathan Maus of Bike Portland discusses the profound environmental impact of cars, highlighting how roads and car culture contribute to habitat destruction, species decline, and urban sprawl. He reflects on insights from the book 'Crossings' and researcher Paul Donald, emphasizing how cars harm nature in ways often overlooked, such as reducing insect populations and fragmenting ecosystems. The conversation challenges listeners to recognize cars as a pervasive force shaping society and the environment, urging awareness as a crucial step toward change.
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We were out in Portland, Oregon, for our book tour in November, and spent a lot of great time hanging out with Jonathan Maus, the legendary founder of Bike Portland. We sat down with Jonathan in his backyard shed/studio and talked about how a great bike city can get even better, the importance of transit, and how media is an important part of the movement for more human cities.
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