Brian Ketcham, Automotive Engineer Who Subverted Car Culture, 85 - Streetsblog New York City
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Brian Ketcham, who passed away at 85, was a pivotal force in advocating for a sustainable urban transit system over car-centric developments, exemplified by his opposition to the Westway highway project.
Known for his outspoken nature and rapid-fire intellect, Ketcham helped establish key transportation concepts like congestion pricing and traffic induction, fundamentally reshaping urban transit debate.
Ketcham's life work was driven by a commitment to clean air and environmental responsibility, and he left a legacy not just through his ideas, but through organizations like Transportation Alternatives.
His strong belief was that urban transit systems should serve communities over the needs of affluent suburban drivers, highlighting the inequalities in transportation planning that persist today.
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