A recent New York Times article raises some interesting questions about how US cities might tackle increasing traffic congestion and subsequent pollution—by following the urban planning of many European cities, where trends are to make driving as irritating as possible, thereby almost forcing individuals to choose public transportation. 

Interesting concept—plan a city/development around people NOT cars.   Could Seattle follow the lead of our southern neighbor San Francisco?   Perhaps the Burke-Gilman trail could be rebranded as Seattle’s next highway…