"Too often efforts to reduce car dependence are met with fierce opposition by people who dismiss them as “socialism” or a “war on cars.” But drivers also benefit from many of these changes, which would reduce traffic and make driving safer. "
@CelloMomOnCars Less car dependence can't happen soon enough!
It's important to include planning for those who can't easily use bikes. Elderly, women (and some men) with three toddlers in tow and shopping to carry, disabled.
@CelloMomOnCars Let me say, I like the idea of bikes, living in hilly areas does not work. Notice all the pictures I see showing people riding bikes are usually flat areas . In the US more bike trails would be nice to see.
While cars have become larger everywhere, pedestrian traffic deaths twice as high in the US as in other developed countries.
The data says American drivers are responsible for that anomalous increase.
Compared to Canadian drivers (where car size increased but pedestrian deaths did not), Americans:
– are twice as likely to think it's okay to use the phone while driving
– have higher rates of drink-driving