Originally Posted by
no1mad
So you think that having the infrastructure will somehow magically convince people to give up their cars? Improving or even introducing a mass transit system would likely yield similar results.
Face it, as much as most of us lament about the pitfalls of the personal auto, we are in a minority, as the majority perceive it as force multiplier- greater speed and distance, no schedule constraints- so it's a stretch to think that attitude is going to change anytime soon.
Yes, I'm absolutely convinced that the introduction of good infrastructure will convince a lot of people to give up their cars. I've seen it happen here and elsewhere. Mass transit is also key. If you give people options, many will choose not to drive.