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The Politics of Cars

The Politics of Cars

How cars relate to society, but not too much about cars themselves

US Politicians Supporting Free Transit is Great

Jul 27, 2026

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3 min read

US Politicians Supporting Free Transit is Great

Fare revenue is suboptimal versus taxation generally, and reliance on fares is bad for rebuilding US cities specifically

Opposition to Car Dependency Should Criticize Drivers Directly

Jul 23, 2026

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7 min read

Opposition to Car Dependency Should Criticize Drivers Directly

A call for rejecting conciliatory messaging in advance

BART Fare Gates and Conservative Opposition to Mobility

Apr 26, 2026

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8 min read

BART Fare Gates and Conservative Opposition to Mobility

The Politics of Transit Fares

Mar 16, 2026

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12 min read

The Politics of Transit Fares

Transit fares are imperfect, and especially bad in America

All Parents Should Study Urbanism

Jan 25, 2026

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4 min read

All Parents Should Study Urbanism

A reflection on ICE murdering Alex Pretti

Insurance addendum: Quantifying traffic injury costs for cyclists

Jan 18, 2026

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3 min read

Insurance addendum: Quantifying traffic injury costs for cyclists

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The Politics of Cars

How cars relate to society, but not too much about cars themselves

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