The ‘slow paradox’: how speed steals our time

摘要: Abstract Conventional transport planning in the past assumed that travel time should be kept to a minimum, and way achieve this was increase speed of travel, particularly by car. Increasing make individuals economies more productive. According logic, travelling private motorised is efficient than via slower modes. In chapter, we question logic. We explore ‘slow paradox’ cities’ ‘save time’ several ways. This demonstrated using concept effective speed, which considers all costs transport, not simply spent moving. Even when only trip speeds are examined, surprising findings emerge about benefits slowing city transport. some circumstances, traffic may reduce overall journey for drivers. Also, cities with higher levels walking, cycling public spend less each day dominated motor cars. chapter ends caveat: arguing increasing or saving useful policy goal. The promotion health primary goal, any focus on (even speed) counterproductive.