Multi-Modal Cities Work Better for All

"Richard Risemberg [email protected] [CARFREE_CITIES]" <[email protected]> Sat, 23 Aug 2014 08:13:19 -0700
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"About 50 years ago, two cities on opposite sides of the world faced the similar threat of a growing, car-dependent population.
Their responses could not have been more different.

Perth built roads.

Vancouver did not."

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/24789713/cars-come-last-in-transport-planning/ 

Excellent article on the success of a cars-last philosophy that still allows cars, but puts walking, cycling, and transit first in line for spatial and financial resources.

RR
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Richard Risemberg
http://www.bicyclefixation.com
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