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This is what a world without cars would be like

We explore the revolutionary idea of ​​a car-free world, analyzing the environmental benefits, public health implications and challenges to overcome.

August 6 2023
Gianluca RiccioGianluca Riccio
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You wake up one morning and realize that something is different. The usual roar of the engines is gone, replaced by the melodious song of the birds and the rustle of leaves blowing in the wind. The streets, once clogged with cars, are now a quiet bustle of pedestrians, cyclists and alternative vehicles. Welcome to a car-free world, a place where the air is cleaner, cities greener, and life healthier.

But what would it really be like to live in such a world? And what challenges should we face to realize this vision? Embark on this speculative journey to discover a (perhaps) possible future.

A world without cars, possible & impossible

The idea of ​​a car-free world might seem radical, almost utopian. But in an age where we face unprecedented environmental challenges, it's a hypothesis that deserves at least to be explored. Such a world would prioritize sustainable and eco-friendly transportation methods, radically transforming urban landscapes and fostering a closer connection between human beings and their surroundings.

The environmental benefits

The most significant benefit of a car-free world. No doubt. Without fossil fuels, carbon emissions would start to fall dramatically, as well as i 9 million deaths a year for respiratory pathologies connected to this type of pollution. Air quality is not a subject of debate and knows no fanatic "eco-eager" or "deniers". For this alone it would be worth fighting everyone, without ideological distinctions.

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Not to mention the fact that car-free cities would favor the proliferation of green spaces, promoting biodiversity and offering a much-needed respite to the inhabitants of urban areas. With less asphalt and concrete, rainwater could be better absorbed into the ground, also reducing hydrogeological hazards and better providing groundwater resources.

World without cars
Paris, the Champs Elysees transformed into an immense "Rambla".

Public health to the rescue

We are a company literally built around cars. From streets to cities, all the way to sedentary lifestyle which brings us "dowry" health problems such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

A car-free world would prompt people to adopt (again) active modes of transport such as walking and cycling, naturally incorporating exercise into their daily routines. Increasing physical activity could improve public health by reducing the burden on health systems and improving overall quality of life.

Strengthen social ties

The prevalence of cars has contributed to the physical and social isolation of individuals. A car-free world would foster a more interconnected society, encouraging face-to-face interactions and rebuilding social ties.

I pedestrian neighborhoods they would become the norm, facilitating community gatherings, local business, and a sense of shared identity. Recovering also the huge amount of space "stolen" from parking lots.

A world without cars
Eternal Rome, with a renewed river transport (and even new canals) and a thousand gardens among the monuments

Challenges and solutions of a world without cars

While the concept of a car-free world offers many benefits, it also presents significant challenges. A primary concern is the need to long distance transport, especially in rural areas or for emergency services. The solutions to these challenges lie in the development of efficient public transport systems, including high-speed trains and electric buses, and in the promotion of ride sharing programmes.

Furthermore, governments and planners should invest in city design that prioritizes walkability and accessibility. Cities built around people, and not around cars. This involves creating dedicated cycle lanes, expanding public transport networks and encouraging mixed-use developments to minimize the need for long-distance travel.

World without cars
An unrecognizable Tokyo, entirely cycling and a bit "Parisian"

Economic implications

Moving to a car-free world would undoubtedly have monumental economic consequences. On the automotive industry, for starters. An industry that currently employs millions of people, and which should transform itself completely to produce alternative vehicles, modes and services of transport. The process would cause a huge disruption in the short term, but the emergence of new industries focused on green technologies and sustainable infrastructure could eventually offset the job losses.

The vision of a car-free world is a radical step, perhaps still unfeasible in the short term, but it would be crucial for a more sustainable, healthier and socially stimulating future. By reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality, promoting public health and a sense of community, the world would be unrecognizable.

New York: still the city "that never sleeps", but certainly more relaxed.

A world without cars: will we get there?

Nothing lasts forever. Humanity has used feet as a means of locomotion for hundreds of thousands of years, then horses, finally engines. They are phases.

The transition to a car-free world is not easy and won't be short. Embracing this vision requires us to rethink our urban planning, transportation systems and individual choices, ultimately leading to a profound transformation of our relationship with the world around us. It's happened before, though.

For this reason, imagining a world without cars is not just a dream, but could simply be a long-term forecast.

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