In urban transportation circles, the term “carbrain” often comes up in conversation as a pejorative for people who have a bias toward car dominance in society, whether conscious or not. There is growing research into the prevalence and impact of motornomativity in American society, raising real questions about unchallenged assumptions that cars and their societal effects are simply a static and normal fact of life. In today’s Sunday Video, Ray Delahanty of CityNerd dives into the research and this societal phenomenon.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.