Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) 271d ago

Next Stop #2 | Car-Free Cities with Bronwen Thornton What does “car-free” really mean in practice? Is it a ban, a phased reduction, or a rebalancing of priorities? How can we design cities where caregiving, errands, and school runs aren’t invisible trips but part of inclusive planning? And what would it take to turn the 15-minute city from a buzzword into everyday reality? In this episode of the Next Stop campaign, our Youth Ambassador for Inclusion & Sustainable Transport, Sana’a Khasawneh, sits down with Bronwen Thornton, CEO of Walk21 and one of the world’s leading advocates for walkability, to unpack these questions. Topics we cover: – Redefining “car-free” beyond the slogan – Designing car-light strategies with equity at the core – The 15-minute city: concept vs. practice – Commerce and logistics in car-free transitions – Who builds the political mandate for change – From pilots to permanent transformation Join us as we dive into the compromises, creativity, and coalitions that shape truly walkable cities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌍About the Next Stop Campaign Next Stop is a new series taking over the Talking Transport Transformation Podcast, led by Youth Ambassador Sana’a Khasawneh. Each episode highlights voices and visions of people reimagining mobility to be more inclusive, sustainable, and just. 🔗 Resources & Links Read Sana’a’s blog post: https://transformative-mobility.org/blog/ Follow along for the Next Stop campaign: https://www.instagram.com/tuminitiative/?hl=en Follow Sana'a on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanaa_khasawneh/?hl=en 🎧 About Talking Transport Transformation The Talking Transport Transformation Podcast explores ideas, people, and projects shaping the future of sustainable mobility. It is powered by the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI). Learn more: https://transformative-mobility.org/