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“Every new development, highway, railroad, steamship line, building operation, whether it be a drainage project in old Greece or a new water system in Peru, means an added use of the automobile.” quote by Walter Chrysler
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“Every new development, highway, railroad, steamship line, building operation, whether it be a drainage project in old Greece or a new water system in Peru, means an added use of the automobile.”

Walter Chrysler

About This Quote

Technological progress in infrastructure inevitably increases reliance on automobiles, expanding their environmental impact.

In simple terms: Infrastructure growth boosts car usage.

Key Takeaway

Consider sustainable transport alternatives.

Themes

technology environment transport growth

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

analysis call to action

When to use this quote

  • city planning
  • policy making
  • environmental advocacy

Key Concepts

externalities sustainability urban planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can infrastructure be designed to reduce car dependence?
  • What policies can mitigate increased automobile use?
A Different Perspective

May overlook potential for public transit solutions.

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