Car domination and places of mobility for people

As so often in the news: A 4x4 in the inner-city jumped the curb, and struck three pedestrians who "were trying to get out of the way of the car". One person got so mangled, she might loose her leg.

The non-profit organization LivableStreets Alliance “..challenges people to think differently and to demand a system that balances transit, walking, and biking with automobiles. We promote safe, convenient, and affordable transportation for all users in urban Boston.”

Watch their CONTESTED STREETS, the trailer shows how people have lost public space to the combustion engine. "Central to the story is a comparison of New York to what is experienced in London, Paris and Copenhagen."