A Revolution To Make Cities More Human-Centric. Elke Van den Brandt, Minister of Mobility, Brussels

In the Driving with Dunne podcast, Michael Dunne interviews Elke Van den Brandt, the Minister of Mobility for the City of Brussels, about reimagining urban spaces to be more human-centric and less car-centric. Elke discusses Brussels' efforts to improve quality of life by prioritizing public spaces, reducing traffic, and promoting alternative modes of transportation like walking and cycling. She addresses the challenges and resistance encountered while implementing these changes, such as the 30 km/h speed limit, and emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements and citizen involvement in shaping urban policies. The conversation also touches on the role of women in leading urban revolutions, the impact of COVID-19 on public transport, and the importance of creating safe environments for children to move around the city independently.