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I think it’s easy for a driver in traffic to see an empty bike lane and think “if only I could use that lane I wouldn’t be stuck,” but the only reason that lane is clear is because it’s denied to cars. If it were another car lane, it would be just another lane stuck in traffic.
Why does walking feel so intuitive when we’re in a city built before cars, yet as soon as we return home, walking feels like an unpleasant chore that immediately drives us into a car? [T]here’s a bigger factor here: We don’t design the pedestrian experience for dignity.
This article does a good job articulating why, even when “accommodated,” walking can feel like such a hassle.
In essence, this means that in most residential neighborhoods, people don’t have a choice. They are forced to drive to get their groceries.
I’ve been thinking and chatting about this article for the past few days. I think it’s exactly the kind of development we need in Decatur. Decatur is very walkable and has a Marta station. No additional parking means no induced cars, no induced traffic.