[Peakoil] peak car?

[karin at doctordemocracy.net]

Great hope for urban living, an article in the Independent, Friday May 20,
talks about the declining rates of car ownership and young people without
driving licences, as part of the 'new urbanism' and possibly 'peak car'.

Phil Goodwin, professor of transport policy at the University of the West
of England, is tracking changing attitudes and stats on car use.

various cities, not just London, are seeing more people walking and
cycling, and less interest in car ownership. The internet is just one
factor influencing people's patterns for travel, work and shopping.

Groningen in the Netherlands is a leading example, and the article also
discusses how mobility increases with income.

much food for thought! should be available on the Independent website

Karin Geiselhart