199 Car Free
from The Voluntary Life Hosted by Jake Desyllas
Is owning a car really worth it? This episode is about the financial and lifestyle benefits of deliberately choosing not to own a car (I'm in my early 40s and I've never owned one). Topics covered include: Why owning a car is often a waste of money The health and lifestyle benefits of living car free, especially walking and cycling Alternatives to car ownership including car clubs, peer-to-peer transport (e.g. Uber and Lyft), public transport The problem of car dependency and why it exists Challenges of not owning a car Suggestions for how to live car free Show Notes: The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs Life Between Buildings by Jan Gehl TVL E74 City Air Will Make You Free Walking 10,000 steps per day
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