{"id":17545,"date":"2026-07-26T07:05:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T02:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=17545"},"modified":"2026-07-26T07:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T02:05:18","slug":"cities-prioritise-people-not-cars-indian-man-in-germany-explains-why-europes-quality-of-life-feels-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=17545","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Cities prioritise people, not cars\u2019: Indian man in Germany explains why Europe\u2019s quality of life feels different"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"storyParagraphFigure\">\n<p class=\"content\">An Indian man living in Germany has sparked a discussion online after explaining why Europe\u2019s quality of life cannot be measured only through high salaries, advanced technology or healthcare facilities. According to him, the real difference is visible in everyday infrastructure, public spaces and the way cities treat pedestrians and cyclists.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"artImage leadImage\">\n<div class=\" \"><picture class=\"leadImageClass\"><source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/07\/26\/550x309\/vdbvfxxvdvdccd_1785028412198_1785028420293_bad6792c-98e9-45bb-b0eb-146d5fe80915.jpg\" alt=\"An Indian man said Europe felt different because its cities prioritised pedestrians, cyclists and public spaces over cars. (Instagram\/buildwithsatyam)\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/07\/26\/400x225\/vdbvfxxvdvdccd_1785028412198_1785028420293_bad6792c-98e9-45bb-b0eb-146d5fe80915.jpg\" alt=\"An Indian man said Europe felt different because its cities prioritised pedestrians, cyclists and public spaces over cars. (Instagram\/buildwithsatyam)\" title=\"An Indian man said Europe felt different because its cities prioritised pedestrians, cyclists and public spaces over cars. (Instagram\/buildwithsatyam)\" width=\"360\" height=\"202\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"\">An Indian man said Europe felt different because its cities prioritised pedestrians, cyclists and public spaces over cars. (Instagram\/buildwithsatyam)<span\/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">(Also read: <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/bengaluru-techie-explains-why-life-in-germany-felt-calmer-than-india-never-opened-laptop-after-work-101779250858669.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Bengaluru techie explains why life in Germany felt calmer than India: \u2018Never opened laptop after work\u2019\">Bengaluru techie explains why life in Germany felt calmer than India: \u2018Never opened laptop after work\u2019<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Satyam Singh shared a video on Instagram while sitting in a park near his home, comparing Europe\u2019s people-focused urban planning with conditions commonly seen in India.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>\u2018Infrastructure here is designed for people\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWhat if I told you that the secret behind Europe\u2019s quality of life is neither its healthcare system nor its high salaries? Then what is it? Let me show you a small example today &#8211; one simple thing that makes Europe feel so different from India,\u201d Singh said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">Describing the park as clean and well-maintained, he said he could comfortably write in his journal while children played nearby and people walked around in a calm environment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">\u201cThe most interesting thing is that the infrastructure here is designed for people, not just for cars. The pavements are so wide that they sometimes seem wider than the roads themselves, and there are separate lanes for cyclists,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">(Also read: <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/quality-of-life-matters-more-than-ctc-hyderabad-man-explains-choosing-30-lpa-job-over-38-lpa-bengaluru-offer-101779076572422.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"\u2018Quality of life matters more than CTC\u2019: Hyderabad man explains choosing  &lt;span class=\" webrupee=\"\">\u20b930 LPA job over  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>38 LPA Bengaluru offer&#8221;&gt;\u2018Quality of life matters more than CTC\u2019: Hyderabad man explains choosing  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>30 LPA job over  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>38 LPA Bengaluru offer<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Singh also highlighted how motorists maintain a safe distance behind cyclists until they have enough room to overtake. He said vehicles are required to stop when pedestrians cross at zebra crossings, irrespective of the size, price or luxury associated with the car.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>Comparison with India<\/h2>\n<p>Comparing this behaviour with India, Singh claimed that people driving expensive or large vehicles often show little concern for pedestrians and cyclists. He added that reckless driving can sometimes result in serious accidents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">\u201cThis is why people say that the quality of life in Europe is different. It is not merely about money; it is about everyday life, safety and infrastructure. When cities prioritise people rather than cars, life automatically begins to feel better,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">The caption accompanying the video similarly stated that progress is not always reflected in impressive buildings or large projects. It said that well-maintained public spaces, pedestrian safety and even a simple pavement can reveal how seriously a city values its residents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Watch the clip here:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>Internet users react<\/h2>\n<p>The video attracted several reactions from social media users. \u201cI completely agree,\u201d wrote one person. Another commented, \u201cBro, I\u2019ve travelled extensively across India, but I\u2019ve never come across a park like this anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">(Also read: <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/entrepreneur-questions-why-wealthy-indians-migrate-says-life-is-better-in-india-101780978741859.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Entrepreneur questions why wealthy Indians migrate, says life is better in India\">Entrepreneur questions why wealthy Indians migrate, says life is better in India<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Others also supported Singh\u2019s observations, with one user writing, \u201cYes this is true,\u201d while another added, \u201cYes, I agree with you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">HT.com has reached out to the user for his comments, and the copy will be updated once his response is received.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. 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