Urban Planning

The cost of our car-crazy culture—and what we can do to free ourselves

From dangerous pedestrian crossings and endless traffic jams to environmental damage and rising household expenses, writer Kim Whiting examines how dependence on automobiles shapes daily life--and what we can do to be less reliant on our cars. She argues that a new vision of transportation--whether public transit, walkable communities or innovative transportation solutions--could create healthier, safer, and more connected communities for future generations. It's a Reporters Inc. Original.