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American society wasn't always so car-centric. Our future doesn't have to be (yaleclimateconnections.org)

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[–] dylanTheDeveloper@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Fortunately, many government officials are increasingly receptive to this idea, as seen in states like Oregon and California, where agencies are taking steps to make it easier for people to walk, bike, and use public transportation.

“One of the biggest obstacles is the message that people sometimes hear: ‘You need to drive less,’” said Norton. “I think the message that needs to be told is, ‘You need more choices.’ If we could get that message out, and if the public policy could prioritize it, that would really, really help.”

I bet they won't do that in Ohio