1890's cyclists lobbied for smoother, safer streets.
The space once shared with pedestrians and cyclists
is now designed and dedicated to driving.
Cars are necessary, but we need space to walk or bike as well.
is now designed and dedicated to driving.
Cars are necessary, but we need space to walk or bike as well.
Problems with excessive automobile use in America:
- car crashes are the top cause of death for ages 5-34 (CDC)
- polluted air creates massive health issues
- vehicles consume large amounts of valuable public space
- 30% of adults do not or can not drive cars (Census)
- roads require expensive maintenance more frequently
- costly traffic jams are getting worse
- passengers are sedentary
- car based communities sprawl for miles, prohibiting walking and biking
- one out of six fatalities are pedestrians
Cities around the world are now prioritizing people!
We need public streets where healthy children can play, but a car may drive.
Thankfully obtaining people oriented streets is easy.
Sorry, my neighborhood is no longer a shortcut to avoid traffic!
Physically separate people from fast moving cars, main arteries.
Injuries to all road user reduce by almost half!
If you build it, they will come.
Walking and biking creates a healthier and happier community.
My route to the ferry. Under busy Highway 101.
You should be able to safely walk or ride to any destination in any city...
Regardless of whether you are 8 or 80 years old.
