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Curb Enthusiasm

New York City Department of Transportation

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Episode 16: NYC’s New DOT Commissioner on Faster Buses, Safer Streets, and a More Dynamic Public Realm
14/04/2026 | 33 mins.
Season 2 of Curb Enthusiasm kicks off with NYC’s new DOT Commissioner, Mike Flynn. Commissioner Flynn shares his vision for the agency under Mayor Mamdani. He discusses faster buses, safer streets, saving outdoor dining, and why he thinks this is a defining moment for New York City streets.
Episode 15: Reflecting on the Past Four Years, and Recommendations for the Mamdani Administration, with Ydanis Rodriguez
18/12/2025 | 29 mins.
Emily Weidenhof and co-host Ryan Lynch sit down with New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. The trio discuss his career in public service, immigrating to the United States at 18 years of age, his proudest accomplishments as DOT commissioner, and advice for the incoming Mamdani Administration.
Episode 14: How Public Space Builds Stronger Cities With NYU Professor Eric Klinenberg
24/11/2025 | 26 mins.
Emily Weidenhof and co-host Burkina Morgan welcome esteemed sociologist, professor, and award-winning author Eric Klinenberg to the podcast to discuss what social infrastructure is and why it is vital to building strong and resilient cities. The trio talks about how everyday community staples like parks, public plazas, and even the subway can shape the connections we make with others.
Episode 13: Why The Brooklyn Bridge Was Built and What It Takes to Maintain It
29/10/2025 | 27 mins.
Paul Schwartz, Deputy Commissioner of Bridges at the NYC Department of Transportation, joins the podcast to discuss the history behind New York City’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge, and what it takes to oversee and maintain it along with over 800 other bridges across the five boroughs.
Episode 12: What the Pedestrianization of Times Square Taught Us About Urban Design
29/09/2025 | 32 mins.
Emily Weidenhof is joined by co-host David Breen, director of strategic initiatives at NYC DOT, for a conversation with Andy Wiley-Schwartz about his work leading the pedestrianization of Times Square, shaping the landscape of Manhattan, and how NYC DOT is continuing to reimagine the Broadway corridor. Andy is a manager consultant for Bloomberg Associates and former assistant commissioner for public space at NYC DOT.

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About Curb Enthusiasm

The Curb Enthusiasm podcast offers unique insight on what’s new, innovative, and exciting in the world of transportation and urban planning. Created by the New York City Department of Transportation, the podcast is focused on issues at the local, national, and international level and features guests who discuss the most consequential transportation work happening all over the globe.

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