Episode 13: 13. David Zipper, Harvard Fellow | The problem with autonomous vehicles & getting cars off our streets

David Zipper is a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Taubman Center for State and Local Government, where he examines the interplay between urban policy and new mobility technologies. David’s perspective on urban development is rooted in his experience working within city hall as well as being a venture capitalist, policy researcher, and startup advocate. He has consulted with numerous startups and public officials about regulatory strategy.  In this episode we talk about:The role of cars in citiesBenefits of a less car-centric cityChicken and egg problem for modes other than driving Post-pandemic communicating patternsThe problem with road safety in US citiesHype cycle of autonomous vehiclesMicrocars and three-wheel podsTo learn more about David's work and writing you can find him on Twitter or by visiting his website.