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I meant that in the other direction. The speed and flexibility of personal vehicles encourage suburban development in the city. Cars created the low-density sub

I meant that in the other direction. The speed and flexibility of personal vehicles encourage suburban development in the city. Cars created the low-density suburban sprawl. Bicycles seem to encourage moderate-density mixed-use areas where the services are spread out all over the area.

Mo3 5y ago
Pardon me but doesn't that directly negate what you said here? > Places that want to attract people must be close to each other in local centers, or people don't go to them.
- jltsiren 5y ago
  That was for dense urban areas where people walk instead of using a bicycle. If most people are comfortable using bicycles, businesses have fewer reasons to concentrate on more expensive central areas, as people can reach them equally well a bit farther away. The more mobility people have on the average, the more mobility the society will expect from everyone.