LAist: People First or Cars First?

GarySe7en

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:43:43 -0800

Maybe it's far fetched but I'm dreaming of a future where most long distance city traffic is train, and most short distance travel is bikes and pedestrians. Maybe it's far fetched sounding now, but it certainly isn't going to be seen as a viable option if we only count traffic by counting cars.

dantheman99

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:40:28 -0800

I totally agree with this. We need to think of moving people, not vehicles. Thanks to gas prices and increasing density, the car culture will continue to decline. Our planning must give a higher priority to the needs of people and masses of people than moving vehicles occupied by single-occupancy motorists.

outdoorurbanite

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:39:25 -0800

I think this is a really great idea. Los Angeles has the perfect weather and environment for walkers, but the lack of adequate sidewalks or consideration for pedestrians makes walking difficult if not dangerous in alot of areas. It's a shame that so many people feel they need to drive even very short distances. Perhaps better pedestrian routes will encourage more people to leave the car at home more often.