Should Roads Be For Cars?

Peter Norton, a historian of technology and associate professor at the University of Virginia, explores the fascinating history of roads and their early users. He reveals that highways were once designed for bicycles, not cars. The conversation highlights how innovations like scooters and roller skates challenged road norms and how societal attitudes shifted towards cars. Norton argues that current scooter trends reflect a lack of efficient mobility options in cities, pushing for designs that accommodate bikes, scooters, and pedestrians over vehicles.