If you haven’t checked out Auto Asphyxiation—Lark and Kimberly’s sharp, no-BS (maybe a little) podcast on transportation, politics, feminism, and climate—you’re missing out. Their latest episode dives into the transportation policies of New Jersey’s gubernatorial candidates, and how those plans (or lack thereof) connect to the broader climate crisis.
As N.J. faces rising emissions, worsening traffic, and infrastructure defunding threats, the next governor’s approach to transportation will make or break the state’s climate goals. Lark and Kimberly dissect the candidates’ promises (or empty rhetoric) on public transit, electric vehicle incentives, highway expansion, and fossil fuel dependence.
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Some key takeaways:
- Public Transit Neglect: Will N.J. finally invest in reliable AND equitable transit or keep favoring car-centric sprawl?
- EVs Aren’t Enough: Switching to electric cars won’t solve congestion or emissions if we don’t reduce car dependency.
- Highway Boondoggles: More lanes = more traffic. When will politicians learn?
- Climate Justice: Historically excluded and marginalized communities bear the brunt of pollution—will the next governor prioritize them?
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about sustainable transit, climate action, and holding leaders accountable. They blend analysis, dark humor, AND policy!
đź’¬ What do YOU think? Should N.J. go all-in on transit, walking, and cycling?
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