Abstract: Based on a report commissioned by the pressure group Transport 2000 (see IRRD 829734), this book describes how we came to live in cities and how we have abused them. It argues for a different approach to urban planning, allowing urban centres to retain vitality and character without traffic congestion, to provide shops within walking distance of everyone's front door, and to secure an environment in which children can play on the streets and walk safely to school. It presents the case against current United Kindgom transport policies, suggesting that the building of more roads will not rid our cities of traffic problems, but rather lead to more traffic congestion levels. The solution offered is the promotion of better public transport combined with physical and financial restraints on cars in city centres.
Publication Year: 1991
Publication Date: 1991-01-01
Language: en
Type: book
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