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When was the last time you didn’t use your car to get around?
A lack of transportation options and safe streets make it too difficult for too many Americans to not use personal vehicles, according to Ian Thomas, the State and Local Program Director of America Walks.
Check out this discussion on the #SaludTalks Podcast, Episode 10, “Streets Found Wanting“! 
- WHAT: A #SaludTalks discussion on auto-dependence and how that reliance impacts everyone
- GUESTS: Ian Thomas, the State and Local Program Director of America Walks
- WHERE: Available wherever fine podcasts are downloaded, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Tune In, and others
- WHEN: The episode went live at 8:30 a.m., Nov. 13, 2019
In this episode, we explored questions such as:
- Why is it that auto-dependence is bad for safety, climate, etc.?
- How are communities across the U.S. addressing this issue?
- Does this issue impact certain communities more than others?
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