The most insanely frustrating thing about the #ClimateCrisis is how the breakthrough we so clearly need isn’t technological. It’s just a collective willingness, a determination even, to change in ways that would clearly be SO MUCH BETTER than the clear and obvious consequences of NOT changing.

It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can.

It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can.

“Once rare, 7-year car loans are fast becoming the norm. They’re often the only way buyers can afford new rides, with average sale prices surging 28% in 5 years to approach $50k.” Designed-in car dependency, surging car prices, longer loan periods with more interest. Sound like “freedom” to you? https://www.seattletimes.com/business/cars-are-so-expensive-that-buyers-need-7-year-loans/

“Once rare, 7-year car loans are fast becoming the norm. They’re often the only way buyers can afford new rides, with average sale prices surging 28% in 5 years to approach $50k.” Designed-in car dependency, surging car prices, longer loan periods with more interest. Sound like “freedom” to you? https://www.seattletimes.com/business/cars-are-so-expensive-that-buyers-need-7-year-loans/ https://www.seattletimes.com/business/cars-are-so-expensive-that-buyers-need-7-year-loans/

NEW: “Toderian says it’s easy to be distracted by futuristic innovations like electric cars, drone delivery networks & hyperloops. ‘The real solutions are a lot less sexy and a lot more common sense… Tech won’t save us if we get the fundamentals wrong.” I was 1 of 3 urban experts asked to weigh in.

The Globe and Mail

A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move

Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again

The ENERGY at our big public event in downtown Kingston, Jamaica (700-800 registered plus walk-ins) was off the charts. Powerful constructive energy around an urgent call to action (I was VERY blunt!) Will the event, all the media, and thee 3 busy days working with local leaders, be a turning point for the downtown and waterfront? #Kingston #Jamaica #waterfront #downtown

Are you STILL being told there just isn’t enough space on your streets to make them enjoyable for walking, biking, transit or simple civic life? The REAL “capacity” of streets is fundamentally about our PRIORITIES. Are streets for cars, or for everyone? HT cartoon by @IanLockwoodPE