The article discusses how societal norms around car dependency marginalize a significant portion of the population, including people with disabilities, the elderly, and those in poverty. It critiques the pervasive attitudes that prioritize driving over other forms of transportation, which leads to exclusionary city planning. The author emphasizes that many individuals, despite having the right to transport access, face barriers due to the dominant 'car brain' mentality, reinforcing the call for more inclusive policies and better transportation options beyond just cars.
Car dependency has become a pervasive societal norm, often undermining the needs of a significant portion of the population, including those unable to drive.
The inherent biases in car-centric city planning ignore the realities faced by individuals who cannot drive, making transportation accessibility a pressing social issue.
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