And it’s not just happening in Vancouver. From Better! Cities & Towns:
An article about a developer seeking relief from parking requirements in Boston caught my attention because of a reference to city vehicle registrations. … The Boston Globe reports:
There is, however, evidence that automobile use is declining among Boston residents. The number of vehicles registered in the city has dropped by nearly 14 percent in the past five years, from 362,288 in 2008 to about 311,943 today, according to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Car registrations have dropped in Boston by more than 50,000 in the last five years! Meanwhile, Boston’s population grew by 4.8 percent from 2000 to 2010. …
Boston is one of the nation’s most walkable cities. It is a top draw for the “creative class” who are increasingly choosing to drive less. Car-sharing and bike-sharing systems have also been implemented throughout much of the city in recent years, giving people the option of not owning a car.
Full article here.
