为什么政客们一再承诺缓解交通拥堵、使交通更为便捷顺畅?为什么地方政府许诺维持较低的驾车成本?这两项优先考虑的事项看上去合情合理,但它们不无关联。实现了两个目标之后,城市是否就能够宜居或持续发展?如果目标选择不当,即使“成功”也足以令人失望。兼顾一路畅通与驾车成本低廉的愿望可以理解:它既具有政治吸引力,又能迎合驾车人的期望、符合汽车行业的利益。但正是在这些愿望之下,太多的城 Why politicians have repeatedly promised to ease traffic congestion and make traffic more convenient and smooth? Why local governments have promised to maintain lower driving costs? These two priorities seem reasonable, but they are not unrelated. After two goals have been achieved, will cities be livable or sustainable? Even if “unsuccessful” is chosen, “successes” will be disappointing. It is understandable that taking into account the smooth flow of traffic and the low cost of driving a vehicle, it is understandable that it is both politically attractive and catered to the driver’s expectations and is in the interest of the automotive industry. But it is in these aspirations, too many cities