In this conversation, we speak with Anna Zivarts, an advocate for non-drivers and author of 'When Driving is Not an Option.' We discuss Anna's personal journey with visual impairment, the challenges faced by non-drivers, and the importance of creating inclusive transportation systems. The conversation also touches on the impact of self-driving cars, the significance of children's mobility, and the future of e-bikes as a viable transportation option. Anna shares insights on her new organization, the Non-Drivers Alliance, and the need for advocacy in transportation policy.

Links

Support my podcast at www.pattybikes.com/podcast

Support Minnesotans at https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

Non-Drivers Dot Org: nondrivers.org

Week Without Driving: weekwithoutdriving.org

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:52 The Impact of Visual Impairment on Mobility

06:21 Understanding Non-Drivers and Transportation Access

08:43 The Importance of Counting All Mobility Needs

11:51 Biking as a Viable Transportation Option

14:01 Women’s Safety in Ride-Hailing Services

19:51 The Future of Transportation and Self-Driving Cars

21:48 The Freedom of Car Mobility

24:55 The Burden of Asking for Rides

27:51 E-Bikes: The Future of Transportation

30:47 Overcoming Rejection in Writing

38:29 Advocacy for Non-Drivers

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