document type
article
publication date
spring 4-2023
abstract
in contemporary society, cars are regularly considered a way of life; to many, it is customary–or even necessary– to own one. a lack of public transportation options or non-auto focused infrastructure has created a society that highly values cars, resulting in a largely car-dependent nation. despite this, there are still many who do not drive– whether by necessity or by choice. in order to move away from an over-prevalence of cars towards a more holistic balance in u.s. communities, a people-first outlook on streets must be purposefully demonstrated. but before a shift is made from car dependency to walkable and bikeable cities, one must understand the issues at hand. the following research presents a scholarly review of literature as it relates to transportation culture and mobility justice, including an understanding of car culture, a study into the history and behaviors of cities with thriving pedestrian and bicyclist activity, and a look at culture shifts towards mobility justice. a proposed educational concept map, “reclaiming our streets,'' is presented to amplify the rights and dignity of pedestrians by tracing the history of car dependence and introducing a new way of thought. it hopes to enlighten others, and produce a culture shift towards safe and truly shared streets in the nashville area.
recommended citation
gipson, calah, "reclaiming our streets: a framework for mobility justice" (2023). senior capstone papers. 7.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/sws_capstone/7
capstone research poster presented at 世界杯2022预选赛录像回放 's student scholar symposium 2023.