Originally Posted by gerv

I don't think there is as much of a backlash as you imagine, particularly in most northern US (and certainly Canadian...) cities. People living with cars are generally recognized as pursuing their own right to choice.

As for an anti-green backlash, I suppose there might be some reason to believe this. But if you go to the grocery store, about 50% of customers are toting "green" bags. This tells me they are willing to do simple, straightforward things they believe good for the environment.

Somehow I think the problem might be in the failure to commicate the benefits of doing even more "green" things. It's a mind-share battle that will be won by going after the low-hanging fruit. A car-free lifestyle is a wonderful thing, but gradually making more trips to work and or groceries via transit, bikes or walking... that's the route to deal with any backlash. Don't talk about benefits for the planet. Talk about the benefits (health, wallet...) for the individual.