Scientific Proof That Cars and Cities Just Don't Mix

A fascinating new study has revealed what many planners already know: cities aren't meant to be experienced from behind the wheel of a car. Researchers at the University of Surrey found that drivers perceive exactly the same things more negatively than those who walk, bike, or take transit, confirming the anecdotal experience of literally every person that's ever tried to find parking in an urban downtown.

"Participants who lived in denser or more developed neighborhoods reported a larger perceived risk of crime, but a diminished fear of it".

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