# Cars are the Monkey's Paw of Transportation

**URL:** https://forum.theneworleans.ca/t/cars-are-the-monkeys-paw-of-transportation/195
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**Created:** [September 3, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.theneworleans.ca/t/cars-are-the-monkeys-paw-of-transportation/195 "2026-09-03T17:06:57Z")
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### Author: ![robattrell](https://forum.theneworleans.ca/user_avatar/forum.theneworleans.ca/robattrell/32/43_2.png) [@robattrell](https://forum.theneworleans.ca/u/robattrell)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.theneworleans.ca/t/cars-are-the-monkeys-paw-of-transportation/195/1 "2026-09-03T17:06:57Z")

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Originally published at: [Cars are the Monkey's Paw of Transportation - The New Orleans](https://theneworleans.ca/2026/09/03/cars-are-the-monkeys-paw-of-transportation/)  
   
The emergence of cars in urban planning, while initially seen as a big win for convenience, has led to significant negative consequences. Safety for non-drivers has diminished, environmental impacts persist, and urban designs have prioritized car storage and traffic flow, ultimately harming community livability and financial sustainability.