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I work in transportation, and transportation is just about getting from A to B, right? Well, no, but it is often the way that it's analyzed. I recently did some focus groups with people in England and Scotland from the ages of 21 to 76.
In all group discussions, people talked about either enjoying walking to stores and chatting with neighbours, or wanting to be able to do that. People in general like to see, meet, and chat with others, but the current system, based on car travel, seems to have eliminated a great deal of that.
People aren't always concerned with moving faster. They do appreciate social support and interaction, but that voice is often lost in transport analysis. By talking with everyday people, finding out what frustrates them, puts them at danger, or is missing in their lives, we're trying to put people back into transport evaluation.
A great thing about more socialable travel is it's generally more environmentally and economically sustainable. Gas prices high? Travel with friends, or even better pump those legs and earn yourself a treat with the calories you burn and the money you save. And pat yourself on the back for reducing danger on the street and reducing your impact on the environment.
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