urban growth, the private car and inactivity

摘要

There are many reasons why we need to discourage ourselves from using the private car. The narrative sold in advertising from the automobile industry is that the car can take us conveniently, quickly and comfortably from any origin to any destination. The car supposedly gives us freedom and even status. But the reality, when many people choose this option, is that we sit in a traffic queue, and often the drive can be the worst part of our day.