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There is an "activation energy" to walkability. If you drop pedestrian-only development into a car-dependent area, nobody is going to visit. Personal preferenc
by oftenwrong 8y ago
There is an "activation energy" to walkability. If you drop pedestrian-only development into a car-dependent area, nobody is going to visit.
Personal preference is largely a reflection of the status quo, and in the US the status quo heavily sculpted by federal policy that has favoured car-oriented development for 60+ years.
- briandear 8y agoThe weather has a lot to do with it. Most people advocating this car-free stuff never lived in New Orleans, Houston, or Miami from June until October. The last thing I want to do is walk to a grocery store and carry home food for a family in the 95 degree heat and 95% humidity.
- randcraw 8y agoThat also applies to those living in cold climes. Nobody wants to walk through five inches of slush or in a blizzard.