Small steps that improve the quality of urban areas and move our cities towards carfree are welcome and necessary. But such small steps must be part of a long-term, holistic transition to livable, carfree cities. 

 

Small victories are wonderful, but they should not be seen as "good enough" until substantial changes have taken place. While putting in a bike lane here or there is often a good thing, this should not be mistaken for "problem solved." The goal should always be a fundamentally transformed and truly sustainable city.