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America's Car Dependence: History, Policy, and Future Mobility
Published 1 year, 4 months ago
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The document analyzes the complex dependence of the United States on automobiles, tracing its historical origins, highlighting the current consequences, and proposing possible solutions for a more sustainable future. Contrary to popular belief, the predominance of the car is not considered a natural choice or the outcome of a free market, but the result of specific policies that have favored the car over other modes of transport.