EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 40 MIN
What Does it Mean to be a Nondriver "by Default?"
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Most people who talk about transportation alternatives have chosen to give up their car. Devin Silvernail never had that option. After a lifetime of living car-free by default, he focused his energy on fighting for equitable mobility and mobility safety improvements from inside City Hall. He reflects on organizing from within city government, and why it's important to have both an inside and outside strategy.Devin Silvernail is a policy designer and equitable mobility advocate, born legally blind with Nystagmus. He did constituent services work in SF Supervisor David Campos's office, then served as Policy Director for Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, he and his family relocated to Nantes, France. He is co-host and producer of Nondrivers Alliance Podcast.Chapters:[00:00] Introduction[02:05] Growing Up With Low Vision in the Suburbs[06:51] From Neighborhood Advocate to City Hall Insider[19:52] Why We Left: The Full Cost of Car-Dependent Living[25:04] Life in France and What Political Will Can Do[34:45] Nondriver by Default: Who This Show Is For[38:24] Disabled People as Oracles of the FutureFind Devin on Bluesky @devinsilvernail.bsky.social and YouTube @devinsilvernailHosted by Anna Zivarts and Devin Silvernail. This episode was produced by Devin Silvernail.Questions? email [email protected] on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@nondriverFollow us on [email protected] is a production of Nondrivers Alliance. More info: https://nondrivers.orgPick up a copy of Anna's book When Driving is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency. https://annazivarts.com/
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Most people who talk about transportation alternatives have chosen to give up their car. Devin Silvernail never had that option. After a lifetime of living car-free by default, he focused his energy on fighting for equitable mobility and mobility safety improvements from inside City Hall. He reflects on organizing from within city government, and why it's important to have both an inside and outside strategy.Devin Silvernail is a policy designer and equitable mobility advocate, born legally blind with Nystagmus. He did constituent services work in SF Supervisor David Campos's office, then served as Policy Director for Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, he and his family relocated to Nantes, France. He is co-host and producer of Nondrivers Alliance Podcast.Chapters:[00:00] Introduction[02:05] Growing Up With Low Vision in the Suburbs[06:51] From Neighborhood Advocate to City Hall Insider[19:52] Why We Left: The Full Cost of Car-Dependent Living[25:04] Life in France and What Political Will Can Do[34:45] Nondriver by Default: Who This Show Is For[38:24] Disabled People as Oracles of the FutureFind Devin on Bluesky @devinsilvernail.bsky.social and YouTube @devinsilvernailHosted by Anna Zivarts and Devin Silvernail. This episode was produced by Devin Silvernail.Questions? email [email protected] on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@nondriverFollow us on [email protected] is a production of Nondrivers Alliance. More info: https://nondrivers.orgPick up a copy of Anna's book When Driving is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency. https://annazivarts.com/
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