Curbing Cars
By Micki Maynard
All the ways we get around — and how they affect the earth. Journalist Micki Maynard brings you big transportation stories in a personal way. Come along for the ride.
Curbing CarsMay 08, 2020
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Goodbye Toyota Yaris, Hello Ford F-150. What’s next?
Toyota bids farewell to the Yaris, while Ford unveils a new F-150. But neither of them know what’s in store for the auto industry. Editor Micki Maynard wraps up Season 1 with an industry report card in the wake of COVD-19.
Jun 26, 202017:12
Cities versus cars
As cities come out of COVIS-19, they’re taking streets away from cars and giving them over to restaurants and retailers. Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard looks at whether this trend will be temporary, or if it could mark a permanent changing in thinking about the way cities use their streets.
Jun 19, 202025:33
We love LA
Los Angeles is becoming a public transportation template. Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard looks at the history of how transit developed in the City of Angels, and its plans for the future.
Jun 12, 202031:38
The fundamental right to public transportation
If you live in a big American city, your access to public transit and bike share was probably cut off this week amid police brutality protests.. Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard explores whether we have a right to transportation, even if unrest is underway.
Jun 05, 202014:54
Biosafety: should you buy a car to protect your health?
People who’ve never owned cars, or who were using their cars much less, are wondering if cars would keep them safe from COVID-19. Curbing Cars Editor Micki Maynard welcomes Pete Bigelow from Automotive News to discuss biosafety, a new auto industry watchword.
May 29, 202016:55
The Paris Plan
Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard looks at Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s plan to revolutionize transportation.
May 22, 202009:52
The Toyota Prius turns 20
Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard talks about the world’s top-selling hybrid with award-winning broadcast engineer and fellow Prius owner Frank Maynard.
May 15, 202019:25
The future of grocery delivery in my home town
Micki Maynard visits the Produce Station in Ann Arbor to speak with VP Andrew Gorsuch, and see the Refraction.ai robotic delivery vehicle.
May 08, 202012:39
Bumpy skies loom for the airlines
Business journalist and ABC News contributor Marc Stewart joins Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard to talk about the outlook for aviation.
May 01, 202022:11
What lies ahead for the American auto industry?
Curbing Cars editor Micki Maynard looks at four factors affecting car companies as they try to get past COVID-19.
Apr 25, 202008:51
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Apr 24, 202000:33