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In Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives, mobility experts Melissa and Chris Bruntlett chronicle their experience living in the Netherlands and the benefits that result from treating cars as visitors rather than owners of the road. They weave their personal story with research and interviews with experts and Delft locals to help readers share the experience of living in a city designed for people. Their insights will help decision makers and advocates to better understand and communicate the human impacts of low-car cities: lower anxiety and stress, increased independence, social autonomy, inclusion, and improved mental and physical wellbeing. Curbing Traffic provides relatable, emotional, and personal reasons why it matters and inspiration for exporting the low-car city.
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I can't wait for all cities around the world to adapt the autoluw model. The Dutch have a 50 year head start but this means we can learn from the mistakes made along the way and quickly rebuild our streets for people and not just cars.
It's not a very good book, but it is pretty inspiring in terms of “what could life be like if we hadn't grandfathered in all of these really awful car things.” I think of myself as a pretty radical anti-car sort, but this book gave me an appreciation for all the awful things about cars I hadn't noticed. The book itself is not worth a read, but it is certainly worth a skim.