The problem with San Jose is that the street layout was built during the 50's and 60's when cars were king. Now people want to walk or bike, and San Jose is not

The problem with San Jose is that the street layout was built during the 50's and 60's when cars were king. Now people want to walk or bike, and San Jose is not friendly at all for that. The office parks are on major thorough fares, which enclose neighborhoods without cross streets, but rather a maze of cul-de-sacs. The authors description of a "sickening suburban sprawl" still applies, which is why people want to get out. It's claustrophobic.