The January, 2001 issue of Carfree Times contains the usual world news notes plus a guest editorial and two book reviews.
"The only truly sustainable urban transport modes are walking and cycling, and a transport policy that took environmental concerns seriously would promote public transport as a second-best alternative to these modes."
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