Episodi

  • Get Our 30-Day Transit Tracker for FREE!
    Jan 14 2026

    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."

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    3 min
  • The New Year's Resolution That Changes Everything
    Dec 31 2025

    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.

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    3 min
  • How To Visit Family During The Holidays Without Renting A Car
    Dec 17 2025

    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.

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    4 min
  • Is it Always Cheaper to Live Without a Car in The U.S.?
    Dec 4 2025

    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

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    8 min
  • Best (And Worst) Places to Live Without a Car in the U.S.
    Nov 19 2025

    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

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    4 min
  • Why I Moved To Portland, Oregon
    Nov 6 2025

    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.




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    7 min
  • Live Without A Car Podcast Launch
    Oct 22 2025

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without a car? No more car payments. No more car insurance. No more stressing out every time gas prices go up 3 pennies? If so, you've landed in the right place.


    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.



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    1 min