Originally Posted by
jon c.
I think the entire article is based on flimsy evidence and sketchy history. Gives John Forester way too much credit and grossly inflates the impact of his theories. The idea that no one was building bike lanes in the 70s because everyone agreed that VC was the way to go is just not true.
No doubt other reasons not to spend public monies also came into play... new stadiums, new developments and more roads were probably much higher on the list of things to do for a public that generally drives...