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Most Europeans Aren't Chained to their Cars (with Adam Something)

The Urbanist Agenda

CHAPTER

The Influence of Car and Oil Industries on Anti-Urbanist Politicians

In this chapter, they discuss the close ties between anti-urbanist politicians in Germany and the Netherlands and the car and oil industries. They highlight the prioritization of car infrastructure over cycling in Berlin, leading to protests and conflicts. The chapter also explores similar rhetoric around car-centric policies in Toronto and the disadvantages of car dependency.

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