automobile dependency
concept that city layouts may favor automobiles over bicycles, public transit, and walking.
--Agreed Upon Solutions

Executive Summary

Survey participants consider expanded public transit and pedestrian‑friendly, mixed‑use reforms essential to reducing automobile dependency.

  • Desire for expanded public transit beyond buses
  • Call for pedestrian‑friendly, walkable, mixed‑use reforms
Key Takeaway

There is strong public support for policies that shift city design away from car dependence toward transit and walkability.

What People Believe

Desire for expanded public transit

More widely available public transit, especially beyond just buses, is seen as a valuable asset for urban and densely-suburban areas. This suggests participants view increased transit options as a way to counter automobile‑centric city layouts.

Call for pedestrian‑friendly, walkable, mixed‑use reforms

Urban and suburban areas should be reformed to be more pedestrian‑friendly, walkable, and mixed‑use. This reflects a preference for land‑use designs that reduce reliance on cars.

Suggested Policies and Actions

Vote Details

Comment
more widely available public transit, especially beyond just buses, would be a great asset to urban and densely-suburban areas
--anonymous

Vote Details

Comment
urban and suburban areas should be reformed to be more pedestrian-friendly, walkable, and mixed-use
--anonymous