The Deleted Scenes

The Deleted Scenes

That Car-Free Dream

Most Americans are open to being less dependent on the automobile

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Addison Del Mastro
Jan 08, 2026
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They drive him here; they drive him there; those parents drive him everywhere.

What if they didn’t have to? What if they don’t want to?

In another piece, awhile ago, I shared this little graphic I’ve seen on social media:

This makes a really important point: the mere wide use of the automobile cannot be taken as an expression of an affirmative preference. …

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