This report examines how the increased use of navigation systems is directing drivers into sensitive street zones, shifting traffic patterns and behaviors, creating a culture of health that's threatening active transportation, children’s health & safety, and the vitality of streets surrounding our parks, schools, and other community hubs.
Until the last decade, figuring out how to meet a friend at a new destination meant writing down directions or looking on a map for the main roads creating a direct route from origin to end point. Today, many travelers simply consult apps on smartphones or in-dashboard navigation systems – even for routine journeys – seeking to avoid unexpected traffic and select the best (i.e. quickest) route.
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