Halifax Transit

[pchipman]

The phrasing in that article seems kinda funny to me. For instance 'apathy' is the term used for those who do not purchase a car? I am a proud non car owner and have actively chose to live a car-free lifestyle. I may be in the minority, but I don't feel like my transportation decisions are apathetic.

I feel as though this kind of thinking is the mainstream, especially in suburban-centered HRM and in a consumption-driven society in general. Transitioning away from a car-centric mentality needs to be part of the change towards a more sustainable and densified urban center.

Along with public transportation, active transportation needs to be promoted as a viable alternative to battling traffic everyday. Obviously, even the most active people won't bike/walk/run to work downtown if they live in the suburbs- so densification is a big part of this.