Kits FoolFeb 10, 2023
Brent Toderian
“Picture a 100-yard dash where you’ve given the car a 90-yard head start. That’s kind of where you are. Even if your transportation goal is balance, by definition you have to prioritize the other travel modes to let them just catch up.” One of my fav interviews, with @Streetsblog on the mythology of “balancing” travel modes. It’s code for a slightly better status quo.
https://denver.streetsblog.org/2017/02/09/brent-toderian-dont-balance-modes-prioritize-walking-biking-and-transit/
Brent Toderian: Don’t “Balance” Modes — Prioritize Walking, Biking, and Transit

“I’m capable of saying some pretty harsh things — I’m very un-Canadian that way. But most of the time, I would say that if a city hires me, it’s because they know that the s…

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Feb 8, 2023 at 1:04amWeb
Show threadcostrikeFeb 8, 2023
@BrentToderian @Streetsblog First, let's ban cars from city centers and then we'll work out from there.
Show threadNeil HopkinsFeb 8, 2023
@costrike @BrentToderian @Streetsblog what about for people who need cars - such as those with mobility issues? If you banned cars wouldn't you be banning them too?
Show threadcostrikeFeb 8, 2023
@interacter @BrentToderian @Streetsblog I'm fully on board with need based stuff and such, but good luck getting the youngs to get a "Ban most cars" tattoo.
Show threadNeil HopkinsFeb 8, 2023
@costrike @BrentToderian @Streetsblog Well, indeed. Got to support them to think outside of an ableist perspective though - which they should also be fully up for!
Show threadYvan DecreuxFeb 8, 2023
@interacter @costrike @BrentToderian @Streetsblog
Some lanes are reserved for emergency vehicles and the like. Instead of just a few lanes, it could be entire cities, adding a few vehicles to the list: movers, delivery, vehicles for the disabled. People could even get special permissions upon request on special occasions, but using a car for commuting or grocery shopping should be out of the question.
Show threadNeil HopkinsFeb 8, 2023

@ydecreux @costrike @BrentToderian @Streetsblog

I do like that idea. Will need to consider the distribution of grocery etc providers - pref on the 'Small is beautiful' principles I think! (Ie services close to where they're needed, at local scale etc)

Show threadcostrikeFeb 8, 2023
@interacter @ydecreux @BrentToderian @Streetsblog When I'm in Bangkok, I walk almost everywhere, with mass transit getting me to the different neighborhoods. I averaged 15 miles of walking per day last week.
When I'm in St. Louis, there's almost nothing within a reasonable walking distance, and no transit. I barely hit 5 miles a day including dog walks.
Show threadNeil HopkinsFeb 8, 2023
@costrike @ydecreux @BrentToderian @Streetsblog
I'm noticing that with UK developments too. Car is built in as standard. Which is a shame.
Show threadYvan DecreuxFeb 8, 2023
@interacter @costrike @BrentToderian @Streetsblog
It is already like that in some cities like Paris and London. People rarely use a car for shopping. In other areas, where infrastructure has been designed for cars, cargo bikes would be an option.
Show threadNeil HopkinsFeb 8, 2023

@ydecreux @costrike @BrentToderian @Streetsblog

Thinking of London, I wonder how many of those city centre locations are places where the dominent properties are flats with tiny kitchens, so ppl go out to eat more often (for example) so the need for a car is less because you're not buying a family portion of groceries.