Message from cycling heaven: it’s not that fantastic here
A thought experiment I often perform in Manhattan: Look at the road, and imagine that every car is two pedestrians. Consider how much empty space would be left on the road.<p>Now, look at the amount of empty space on the sidewalk. Notice anything?<p>In cities, cars take up an inordinate amount of physical space—far more than their fair share. And then drivers still complain they don&#x27;t have enough room and are stuck in traffic, because of course they are, cars are huge!<p>Screw cars in cities. In busy areas like lower Manhattan, you shouldn&#x27;t be able to drive at all unless you have a documented need (commercial vehicle, physical disability, etc). Make sure the people who truly <i>have</i> to drive can actually get around without waiting in traffic, and then leave the rest of the space for pedestrians, cyclists, and others who can use the resource efficiently.