In Culver City's street space battle, cars are set to make a comeback

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It's Wednesday, April 26. Traffic congestion is a soul-crushing nightmare, but ta...

May 1, 2023
4:18 AM

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It's Wednesday, April 26. Traffic congestion is a soul-crushing nightmare, but take a good look in your rear-view mirror and you just might see the cause of your suffering: drivers, mostly sitting alone in their cars. And in the foreground? Well, that's you, most likely alone, also driving your car. The solution to gridlock is fairly simple in concept: Make cities more walkable, bikeable and transit-rich. Make it easier for people to get around without using cars, and they'll drive less.

Ryan Fonseca