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Curb Enthusiasm

New York City Department of Transportation

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Episode 19: Breaking Down London’s Low Traffic Neighborhoods with James McAsh
Oct 8, 2026 · 25:40

Southwark’s Council Leader James McAsh joins the podcast to discuss how London’s low traffic neighborhoods are reimagining neighborhood streets and commercial delivery across the borough. Co-hosts Emily Weidenhof & Huma Husain discuss the benefits o

Episode 18: Congestion Pricing, Autonomous Vehicles, and the Future of On-Street Parking in NYC with Gridlock Sam Schwartz
Aug 11, 2026 · 25:03

Former Department of Traffic Commissioner and renowned traffic engineer Sam ‘Gridlock Sam’ Schwartz joins the podcast to discuss the history congestion pricing, autonomous vehicles, and on-street parking reform in New York City. Co-hosts Emily Weide

Episode 17: From Bogotá to New York City: Clarence Eckerson Jr. on What Cities Around the World Are Doing for People and Streets
Jun 1, 2026 · 27:51

Clarence Eckerson Jr. has been filming streets since 2005. As the founder of Streetfilms, he has documented the transformation of cities around the world, from Bogotá's Ciclovía to London's Low Traffic Neighborhoods, Paris's school streets initiative,

Episode 16: NYC’s New DOT Commissioner on Faster Buses, Safer Streets, and a More Dynamic Public Realm
Apr 14, 2026 · 33:50

Season 2 of Curb Enthusiasm kicks off with NYC’s new DOT Commissioner, Mike Flynn. Commissioner Flynn shares his vision for the agency under Mayor Mamdani. He discusses faster buses, safer streets, saving outdoor dining, and why he thinks this is a de

Episode 15: Reflecting on the Past Four Years, and Recommendations for the Mamdani Administration, with Ydanis Rodriguez
Dec 18, 2025 · 29:49

Emily Weidenhof and co-host Ryan Lynch sit down with New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. The trio discuss his career in public service, immigrating to the United States at 18 years of age, his proudest accomplishmen