Abandon Quote by Brendan I. Koerner
“The goal of mass transit is to convince people to abandon their cars, which feature such enticing accessories as CD players and elbow room.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Urban planning, 2019
Mass transit aims to persuade people to give up cars, despite attractive car features.
In simple terms: Transit replaces car convenience.
Key Takeaway
Promote public transport benefits.
Themes
transportation
environment
urban design
Mood
informative
critical
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- commuting
- city planning
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
behavioral change
infrastructure
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives make transit appealing?
- How to redesign car appeal?
A Different Perspective
Car culture resists change.
