"Embracing the Freedom: My Car-Free Adventure as a 'Passenger Princess' in Pittsburgh"

Writer Emma Riva, self-styled “passenger princess,” captures her life in Pittsburgh’s South Side in a recent portrait. Is living car-free a political statement or a quest for closeness? Emma shares her journey navigating public transit, highlighting challenges and moments of connection, while emphasizing the importance of community in a car-centric culture. She reflects on her upbringing in New York, where public transportation shaped her independence, contrasting it with Pittsburgh’s evolving transit landscape. Riva advocates for recognizing the voices of non-drivers in urban planning. Emma Riva is a noted contributor to various art publications.