Automobile Quote by Brock Yates
“The automobile, both a cause and an effect of this decentralization, is ideally suited for our vast landscape and our generally confused and contrary commuting patterns.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Transportation and Urban Design, 2020
Cars both cause and result from decentralization, fitting a sprawling landscape and confusing commuting patterns.
In simple terms: Cars reflect and shape decentralized, chaotic commuting.
Design transport that reduces reliance on cars.
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When to use this quote
- City planning
- regional transit development
- remote work policies
- environmental impact studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does car dependence affect community cohesion?
- What alternatives can improve commuting efficiency?
Focusing on cars may ignore alternative sustainable modes.