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Living Car-Free in Vegas and Other Questionable Life Choices

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Explore the unconventional choice of living car-free in Las Vegas through this TEDx talk by Ray Delahanty, a transportation planner and creator of the YouTube channel CityNerd. Discover how Delahanty's background in urban planning led him to embrace a sustainable, low-impact lifestyle in a city known for its car-centric culture. Learn about the hidden costs of car ownership, the concept of "sunk cost" in vehicle travel, and its impact on unnecessary fuel consumption and emissions. Gain insights into the challenges, successes, and failures of adopting a car-free lifestyle in an unlikely environment. Examine the importance of reducing internal combustion engine vehicle usage and its effects on urban livability and sustainability. Delve into topics such as urbanism, transportation alternatives, bike infrastructure, and transit options while considering the broader implications for city planning and personal choices in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.

Syllabus

Intro
urbanism
living carfree
questioning my sanity
cost of car ownership
reasons to not own a car
independent variables
Las Vegas
Personal Radius
Having It All
Living CarFree in Vegas
Drive Safely
Bike Parking
Transit
Conclusion


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