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>Traffic deaths in USA over 2 years ~80,000. Nobody cares. Many people do care about this and advocate for less car infrastructure, safer streets, better walka
by SilverRed 5y ago
>Traffic deaths in USA over 2 years ~80,000. Nobody cares.
Many people do care about this and advocate for less car infrastructure, safer streets, better walkability and better public transport. Car centric design was the worst mistake of the last few decades.
- throwawaysea 5y agoThere is a clear positive return on those traffic deaths. We live far richer lives because of motor vehicles and what quick private transportation unlocks. I think car centric design is great personally.
- SilverRed 5y agoDebatable but there is a lot of research showing long car commutes are taking a significant toll on mental health and physical health. We have constantly rising rates of depression, stress and obesity. All things that are partially linked to car usage. We live far richer lives due to a huge array of technological progressions. An anecdote but my life massively improved when I got rid of my car and moved somewhere where walking is my only transport method needed. I'm healthier, happier, and have more free time.
- koyote 5y agoDo you think that a car centric society such as the US has benefited its residents more than a society which has moved away from car centric city design such as the Netherlands?