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February 2003

 
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Cities for people?
Our urban centres are being choked by ever-rising numbers of cars. We have the engineering know-how to transform our cities into peaceful and safe places to live, but do we have the political will to do it?
 
Growth at a standstill
Our propensity to travel might be seen as an index of our good fortune. But the more we move, the higher the congestion and pollution costs that society has to bear. How can we put a cap on excess mobility without stifling economic growth?