Automobile Quote by Bill Bryson
“Roads get wider and busier and less friendly to pedestrians. And all of the development based around cars, like big sprawling shopping malls. Everything seems to be designed for the benefit of the automobile and not the benefit of the human being.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Walk in the Woods, 1998
Urban design prioritizes cars over people, reducing walkability and community.
In simple terms: Cities favor cars, harming pedestrians.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for human‑centered design.
Themes
urban planning
mobility
environment
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
activist
informative
When to use this quote
- city planning
- transport policy
- community health
Key Concepts
sustainability
public space
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals influence city design?
- What alternatives improve walkability?
A Different Perspective
Changing infrastructure is costly and slow.
