Today’s episode talks about what I've done with my money since I've ditched my car, and it asks you to imagine what things you'd rather spend your money on instead of a car.

Hello and welcome to the podcast series, Live Without A Car. My name is Amanda. I'm an economist, educator, and your host. I have lived without a car for nearly a decade in Portland, Oregon.

Live Without A Car explores what it really means to design a car-free life — from the financial and environmental benefits, to the cities that make it possible, to the daily habits that make it work, and more.

Forbes article: Car Ownership Statistics – Forbes Advisor

FREE RESOURCES:

🚗To get our free 30-Day Transit Tracker, simply send an e-mail to LiveWithoutACar@gmail.com using the subject line "Transit Tracker."

Today’s episode talks about what it was like going through a global pandemic without a car.

Hello and welcome to the podcast series, Live Without A Car. My name is Amanda. I'm an economist, educator, and your host. I have lived without a car for nearly a decade in Portland, Oregon.

Live Without A Car explores what it really means to design a car-free life — from the financial and environmental benefits, to the cities that make it possible, to the daily habits that make it work, and more.

FREE RESOURCES:

🚗To get our free 30-Day Transit Tracker, simply send an e-mail to LiveWithoutACar@gmail.com using the subject line "Transit Tracker."

Today’s episode talks about the launch of our FREE single-page Transit Tracker, which will help you become more aware of your commutes! To get the file, see resources below.

Hello and welcome to the podcast series, Live Without A Car. My name is Amanda. I'm an economist, educator, and your host. I have lived without a car for nearly a decade in Portland, Oregon.

Live Without A Car explores what it really means to design a car-free life — from the financial and environmental benefits, to the cities that make it possible, to the daily habits that make it work, and more.

RESOURCES:

🚗To get our free 30-Day Transit Tracker, simply send an e-mail to LiveWithoutACar@gmail.com using the subject line "Transit Tracker."

Today’s episode talks about New Year's Resolutions and how living without a car quietly supports many of the most popular goals.

Hello and welcome to the podcast series, Live Without A Car. My name is Amanda. I'm an economist, educator, and your host. I have lived without a car for nearly a decade in Portland, Oregon.

Live Without A Car explores what it really means to design a car-free life — from the financial and environmental benefits, to the cities that make it possible, to the daily habits that make it work, and more.

Today’s episode explores how to visit family during the holidays without renting a car. Is it possible for you? Listen to find out!

Hello and welcome to the podcast series, Live Without A Car. My name is Amanda. I'm an economist, educator, and your host. I have lived without a car for nearly a decade in Portland, Oregon.

Live Without A Car explores what it really means to design a car-free life — from the financial and environmental benefits, to the cities that make it possible, to the daily habits that make it work, and more.

Today’s episode asks and answers the question, "Is it always cheaper to live without a car in the U.S.?" If you are curious about living without a car in order to save money, this podcast is for you. Follow our five steps to find out if it would be cheaper to move to your dream city and live without a car.

Hello and welcome to the podcast series, Live Without A Car. My name is Amanda. I'm an economist, educator, and your host. I have lived without a car for nearly a decade in Portland, Oregon.

Live Without A Car explores what it really means to design a car-free life — from the financial and environmental benefits, to the cities that make it possible, to the daily habits that make it work, and more.

Resources:

Storage Cafe's ranking of best and worst cities to get around without a car: ⁠Best Walk & Ride Cities in the US

Visual Capitalist's ranking of highest cost of living cities: Ranked: U.S. Cities With the Highest Cost of Living

Cost of living tool by Numbeo:Cost of Living⁠

Today’s episode looks at Storage Cafe's 2025 ranking of best and worst places to live without a car in the U.S. Can you guess which ones made the top?

Hello and welcome to the brand new podcast series, Live Without A Car. My name is Amanda. I'm an economist, educator, and your host. I have lived without a car for nearly a decade in Portland, Oregon.

Live Without A Car explores what it really means to design a car-free life — from the financial and environmental benefits, to the cities that make it possible, to the daily habits that make it work, and more.

Storage Cafe's ranking of best and worst cities to get around without a car: Best Walk & Ride Cities in the US

Today’s episode is a personal one: why I decided to move to Portland, Oregon in early 2016 (and why living without a car was absolutely central to my decision).

Hello and welcome to the brand new podcast series, Live Without A Car. My name is Amanda. I'm an Economist, Educator, and your host. I have lived without a car for nearly a decade in Portland, Oregon.

Live Without a Car explores what it really means to design a car-free life — from the financial and environmental benefits, to the cities that make it possible, to the daily habits that make it work, and more.