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This only makes sense for those who think that removing congestion is intrinsically good. The social cost of removing congestion must be taken into account. Nob
by pif 10y ago
This only makes sense for those who think that removing congestion is intrinsically good. The social cost of removing congestion must be taken into account. Nobody likes to drive in congested roads, still many people choose to do so because of the outcome (hint: work). Reducing the congestion is useless if drivers are not free to enjoy the liberated roads.
PS: Yes, I agree with taway_1212
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- CalRobert 10y agoIt's useful for everyone who breathes, hears, or walks.
- oftenwrong 10y ago>breathes Many people do not realize how damaging to one's health it is to be near a highway: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/big-road-blues-pollution-highways https://now.tufts.edu/articles/big-road-blues-pollution-high...
- astrange 10y agoCongestion is a tragedy of the commons caused by the people driving, who "could" have avoided it by not all driving 1 person per 4-person 2000lb car. I'm sure they realize that, but most people can't seem change their lives to escape it by riding the bus or whatever.
- pif 10y agoTime is the matter key. Faster transportation mode will always win. Congestion will vanish when public transport will yield a shorter door-to-door time than driving through congestion.