Many people want motorists who commit road-based offenses to pay the consequences for it. But in a country as car-dominated as the United States, punishment of bad drivers is often very light or not at all. What are the best ways to reduce incidents of serious and deadly driving offenses, and to appropriately punish drivers when they do harm and break laws? Dave Amos of City Beautiful dives into the thorny issue of punishing bad drivers and the many challenges that stem from relative impunity (and car dependence) that exists today.
Pedestrian Injury in Road Rage Brawl Underscores Need for Car-Free Pike Place
Nonetheless, conservative commentators keep arguing car-clogged Pike Place is working great and a welcoming doormat for the Market. The Urbanist has long argued for the pedestrianization of Pike Place, but some stubbornly insist cars are needed right down the middle of Seattle’s most bustling market and selfie backdrop. The latest in that genre was former … Continue reading Pedestrian Injury in Road Rage Brawl Underscores Need for Car-Free Pike Place
