André Broto, an expert in issues of road planning and transportation, deconstructs received ideas and offers solutions for better transportation policy in France.

Improvements for land use and transport in France are hampered by several preconceived notions that muddy the debate. For instance: "To shorten commutes, we must build housing that includes jobs." "The ideal city is the 15-minute city!" "Telecommuting is better for the planet." "Urban light rail is the way to give everyone a choice about how they get around!" "Buses will never work in France!"