Quote by Lewis Mumford

Restore human legs as a means of travel. Pedestrians rely on food for fuel and need no special parking facilities.

Restore human legs as a means of travel. Pedestrians rely on

Summary

This quote emphasizes the simplicity and sustainability of walking as a means of transportation. By highlighting the advantages of human legs over vehicles, it suggests that restoring the focus on pedestrian travel would eliminate the need for massive parking spaces and reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources. The quote encourages a return to a more natural and environmentally friendly form of transportation that requires only the energy from the food we consume.

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By Lewis Mumford

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