Curbing Traffic

“This book provides a human understanding of urban form and appeals to what it feels like to live and get around these spaces…. As a planner and a public health professional, I appreciate [the Bruntletts’] approach because it expands upon the health hazards of car-dependence, going beyond physical inactivity and air pollution to include a much more comprehensive and human-centered understanding of how the built environment impacts various aspects of our day-to-day lives–and thus our health and wellbeing.” – “Journal of Urban Affairs”“Melissa and Chris Bruntlett deliver a very up to date discussion around current mobility and urban planning challenges. Concepts such as equity, whether it be gender, race, age or level of ability, discussed in this book are gaining momentum in recent research and societal interest in urban issues. As such, this book is recommended for all that are looking for inspiration to create a better neighborhood, city or society.” – “Cities and Health”“Curbing Traffic provides a fascinating overview of how city space can be re-imagined from the perspectives of those who live there” – “Arts Talk Magazine”

Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett are co-founders of a marketing and communications firm focused on inspiring healthier, happier, simpler forms of mobility through words, photography, and film. They are now working full-time for transport-related organizations in the Netherlands; Chris for the Dutch Cycling Embassy, and Melissa for Mobycon.