Motorizing the public is already an accomplished fact and this has done much toward increasing the joys of life. On the other hand, there is never a great gain without some loss. The coming of the automobile has brought with it hazards to life and handicaps to health. The ever increasing motor vehicle accidents, with its constantly mounting deaths is a matter which is being given careful thought and study by many individuals and a large number of organizations with a view of prevention. The health giving zest of auto trips in the open country and the stimulation of seeing new things and places is not to be belittled but it is stopping people from walking.
Exercise is needed to keep the human body functioning properly.
One of the simplest and best forms of exercise is walking and everyone needs it in generous amounts every day. The man of today steps from his home into his car and goes to his place of business. Wherever his work or his pleasure takes him, the auto transports him whether it is a matter of four city blocks or four miles. The thicker the traffic the greater is the mental and physical strain. One has the feeling that there isn't time to walk.