The secret to good public policy is simplicity
Ever wonder why some cities feel naturally walkable while others force you into a car for every errand? The answer lies in a simple truth: people follow the path of least resistance. When policymakers design systems that make healthy choices—like walking, biking, or taking transit—the easiest options, those behaviors flourish. But when driving becomes the only convenient choice, that’s what people do. The secret isn’t changing human nature; it’s designing policies so simple and intuitive that good choices happen automatically. As one researcher put it: “Plan for traffic jams, get traffic jams. Plan for human flourishing, get human flourishing.” Andy Boenau with Fast Company has the full story.
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