Conversations Surrounding Our Urban Environments
Americans spend more on transportation than we do on food or healthcare, and it’s not even close. When we say what we are grateful for, do we say “I’m thankful for my car” before a good meal and the health of our family?
We asked 500 random people if they would drive 30mph everywhere if they knew it could end a deadly disease… the results might surprise you.
Cities function better with fewer cars. But suburban visitors want automobile convenience.
Not all roads, & sidewalks are created equal… yet we use rigid opinions and broad brush statistics to specify their specific use regardless of context
Traffic calming features often receive tremendous criticism because drivers are more worried about vehicle damage than safety
Our need to express ourselves and our worth will ultimately inhibit us from moving beyond the automobile
Imagine waking up one day to a new law… a national 30mph speed limit. What would happen?
