This is an absolutely “must read” book for anybody trying to make sense of a car dependent society and working out ways to mitigate the adverse effects of car use. The author is an experienced and proficient journalist basing his work on worldwide case studies in an easy to read style: making things simple without being simplistic. I disagree on a couple of minor points (HS2 is one), and there’s one big flaw in the structure of the book (wait for it!), but you really should read this book if you have any interest in road transport.