Talking Transport Transformation

S02-E04 | Curbing Traffic with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett

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In 2018, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett became the unofficial ambassadors for Dutch cities with the publication of their first book “Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality”. In June 2021, they published their second book: “Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives”, telling their very own personal story since their move to Delft, and looking beneath the surface to explore why the model of an equitable and accessible city works so well in the Netherlands. The book emphasizes the benefits that a pedestrian- and cycling-friendly city offers for citizens on a psychological and sociological level. Together with Melissa and Chris, we want to explore what it means to live in Delft, a cyclist’s paradise, the benefits of accessible cities, and the need for city officials and decision-makers to recognize these advantages to plan for more livable future cities.

Many thanks to

Our TUMI Partners ADB, BMZ, C40 Cities, CAF, GIZ, ICLEI, ITDP, KfW, SLOCAT, UN-Habitat, WRI

Our Guests Melissa Bruntlett Linkedin / Twitter and Chris Brutlett Linkedin

Our moderator Marvin Stolz

Max Bleß from audioBoutique for the sounddesign

Sebastian Hofer from freifahrt for the concept and production support

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