[sustran] Re: a bias against drivers?

[Hiep Nguyen]

Hello Wendell and all,

I find the recent debate quite interesting and informative. 

In Taipei where i visited last year, the auto based system is not
sustainable and have caused huge social, economic problems. "A bias
against drivers" was required, the result is a new MASS Rapid Transit
(MRT) and many public transport initiatives. The MRT is very succesful and
in the end benefits the auto drivers as well. Now many cities in Taiwan
want to do the same. See the following articles for this experience and
example in Asia

<http://publish.gio.gov.tw/FCR/current/R0107p36.html> Sustainable Subways 

<http://publish.gio.gov.tw/FCR/current/R0107p04.html> The Long Way Round 

<http://publish.gio.gov.tw/FCR/current/R0107p12.html> Railway or the
Highway 

<http://publish.gio.gov.tw/FCR/current/R0107p28.html> Road Warriors 

<http://publish.gio.gov.tw/FCR/current/R0107p35.html> Parking in The City 


Cheers
Hiep

On Fri, 6 Jul 2001, Wendell Cox wrote:

> Eric..
> 
> Sorry. Not all of us have been converted to this view. With road pricing
and
> improved pollution control, an auto based system may well be sustainable,
at
> the appropriate densities. The issue has to do with overall objectives and
> there is no reason to introduce biases into the matter. I like Todd's
> criteria, if restated in unbiased terms. Let the evaluation determine the
> strategies. We dont need theologians, we need analysts.
> 
> Best regards,
> Wendell
> 
> 
> 
> 
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