Reducing Car Dependence and Addressing Inequity Through Walkable Urban Design
There has been a growing movement advocating for less car dependence and more walkable urban areas. Many people, particularly those with health or mobility challenges, may initially resist the idea of giving up their cars,…
America’s Car Dependency: Rising Costs, Inequities, and Sustainable Transportation Alternatives
Car dependency has become deeply ingrained in American society, stemming from infrastructure and transportation planning that prioritizes cars above all else. The construction of the interstate highway system after World War II, combined with zoning…
