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Old August 30th 18, 12:19 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Default Interesting Article On How Cars Took Over the Road

On 29/08/18 20:56, Bret Cahill wrote:
This 4 year old article finally appeared in the U. S. media with
little attempt to hide the plagiarism:

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26073797


Visiting your side of the water a couple of years ago, I found the
larger towns and cities very walkable. Probably because they tend to be
in grids, there usually isn't much reason to cross except at
intersections. Roads are wider so th ecrossing time requires larger
gaps between vehicles but, compared to the UK, intersections with
sidewalks are better marked and, unlike the UK, drivers give way when
turning.

Of course, any law that restricts the right to walk is inherently
anti-liberty; controls are only needed on those with the means to harm
others. The US seems to get its priorities the wrong way round.
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