"People in peri-urban areas are neither victims nor idiots. They take responsibility for their choice of car."
Interview by Arnaud Gonzague
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Toulouse, November 23, 2023. FRED SCHEIBER/SIPA
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Interview: Researcher Jacques Lévy studies the travel habits of those who live far from city centers. A reflection far removed from stereotypes.
We know that the space we choose to live in influences our lifestyle choices – or is it the other way around? And modes of transport , closely linked to living in a particular location, are no exception. While city-centre residents tend to opt for public transport, those who live in remote but non-rural areas, these so-called "peri-urban" areas, rely heavily on cars.
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