Americans examine our dependence on driving primarily when it is inconvenient--when traffic leads to long commutes or when gas prices reach record highs. But our dependence on cars, that leads to these moments of crisis, is by design and supported by infrastructure and the law. Road design that prioritizes cars instead of pedestrians and cyclists, minimum parking and other zoning requirements, and sprawl all lead to a dependence on cars. In this episode Greg Shill and Sara Bronin will discuss their scholarship on urban design, zoning, our dependence on cars, and the role our laws play in the promotion of car culture.