Jan 03
The Ethics of Driving
Bicycles, United States, New York City, Congestion Pricing, Mobility, Space, subway Add comments
New York Times Magazine writer Randy Cohen, aka The Ethicist, sits down with Mark Gorton from The Open Planning Project and discusses the ethical implications of driving, congestions pricing, biking and the use of public space by private individuals. Mr. Cohen argues passionately for cities that are clean, livable and pedestrian friendly. Moving to a post-car culture is not about asceticism, he argues, but quite the opposite: “what we’re talking about is how people can be happier…that the automobile undermines…our ordinary daily happiness…”
Special thanks to Rob Katz for finding this outstanding video!
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February 18th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Mass transit’s day is stil coming to most cities and also the end of the automobile priority. Good dicussion.