Comments on: Better Urban Design

By: CycleSnail

CycleSnail — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:25:05 +0000

It is in his original paper which is referenced on the first post (except my speculation)

By: objectman

objectman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:41:07 +0000

You’ll need to provide me with citations and references Mr Snail. I’m an evidence-based assessor. :)

By: CycleSnail

CycleSnail — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:31:09 +0000

Perhaps car use is partly a cultural phenomen, divorced from stats? People on the West Coast of the US (eg LA and San Diego) like to drive, so they get 91% car usage irrespective of population density, same as Melbourne and Brisbane. New Yorkers grow up using Public Transport (and cabs), and thus their car use is at a relatively low 67%.

By: objectman

objectman — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:29:42 +0000

The graph is a tad bit misleading as it talks about the percentage of car users Vs. population, not the actual number of cars on the road. But he makes a good point. The success of the Perth to Mandurah rail line (perhaps because we have the optimum density) suggests that we should have some North Eastern routes put on tracks.