Our road and land use development has made it virtually impossible for us to get around by any other means than the automobile. This automobile-dependent transportation system has destroyed our sense of community. We are not out walking in our neighborhood interacting with our neighbors, looking out for one another to fight against crime. Instead, we see the world through the windows of our cars. We keep our children inside, protecting them from the dangers of speeding traffic down our streets.
Traffic noise interrupts the peace and quiet of our homes.
The limited options in transportation disenfranchise many in our society. A large portion of our society, including many senior citizens, people with disabilities, low-income families, and youth have limited access to education, employment, recreation, and health services because our city has subsidized roads for the automobile.