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Multi-modal transport is the goal. Car-free isn't the goal. It's a push to get people to consider alternatives where possible.

The stable state in the future may simply be less roads (reclamation into parks/walk/cycling usage)

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Making one mode artificially suck is not the right way to go about it. City bikes (Velib) were an awesome initiative and I use them every day, not because I don't want to use a car, simply because it's the best mode for most of my movements. The goal should be to have a wide array of choices and let people choose the best mode for their needs and their means, not to choose for them.

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