Understanding Car Culture ‘Denialism’ Can Help Safety Advocates Respond

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By Alex MoranoMar 4, 2024, 12:02 am291 pts
I’ve been there many times: engaged in conversation with a car enthusiast where attempts to promote or even mention transit alternatives hit an aggressive roadblock. The person I’m talking with refuses to acknowledge whatever facts I offer or deflects my argument with ambiguous generalizations such as that…

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