I've lived in a mid-sized city for a decade, and our downtown is mostly parking lots and one-way streets built for cars from the 1960s. Pedestrian deaths have actually risen here by 22% since 2015, yet the city council keeps prioritizing wider roads over narrower, safer ones. Are we honestly designing urban spaces for people or for vehicles? I think the answer is clear: we're stuck in a car-first mindset that ignores how walkable neighborhoods boost local economies and public health. Shouldn't we finally shift to pedestrian-first planning, even if it means less parking and slower traffic for drivers?