EXTREMES OF MOBILITY

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The book explores the dramatic evolution of transportation policy in Los Angeles, highlighting the transition from the world's largest regional rail network in the 1920s to the complete dismantling of that system by the 1960s. This shift led to the establishment of a sprawling freeway network and a car-centric culture, resulting in significant ecological and social challenges. Since the 1990s, efforts to revitalize public rail transport have been made, but progress has been limited, reflecting ongoing struggles in urban mobility.