Collectors Weekly has a great article that reviews how public space became the domain for cars and no longer pedestrians, and the public health and industry responses to this change in culture. Important take home point is that addressing culture and mindset is critical to any public health campaign that also relies on laws and regulations.
Article can be read at http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/murder-machines/
“Murder Machines: Why Cars Will Kill 30,000 Americans This Year”