American society wasn't always so car-centric. Our future doesn't have to be, either
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Sarah Wesseler
Source: skepticalscience.com
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American Society Wasn't Always So Car-Centric. Our Future Doesn't Have To Be, Either.
The surprising history of the car in the U.S. offers hope for a shift toward more climate-friendly transportation options.
Source: nakedcapitalism.com
Will self-driving cars solve our traffic and street safety problems? A tech historian says no
Historian Peter Norton isn't confident cars will fix the problems cars caused.
United States Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Miracle Mile Los Angeles County Santa Monica Los Angeles
Source: latimes.com
Commentary: Cities' streets need to be returned to pedestrians
Laws that favored cars over walkers began in Los Angeles. But change is happening there, too.
Source: heraldnet.com
National links: Multifamily zoning is often clustered around the busiest streets, but it doesn't have to be – Greater Greater Washington
Why should apartment dwellers bear the externalities of busy main roads? What happens when you walk in a place built for cars. A train station platform too small for trains.
Source: ggwash.org