Brian Adler lived car-free in St. Louis for several years – a decision that many in the metro area would find unthinkable.
During that time, Adler got around St. Louis by biking, walking and riding mass transit. He recalls being able to move about the city relatively smoothly compared to his hometown of Los Angeles. However, the experience also opened his eyes to the many obstacles pedestrians still face in St. Louis.
Apart from being an avid cyclist and urbanist, Adler is also an assistant teaching professor of sociology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. His work often focuses on the intersection of public policy and urban communities.
