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It’s hard to monetize walking, so unfortunately pedestrians have undersized representation in the political process.
by nextstep 4y ago
It’s hard to monetize walking, so unfortunately pedestrians have undersized representation in the political process.
- supertrope 4y agoMore pedestrian friendly Main Streets are an opportunity for more local stores to open and thrive. Towns that want to collect sales tax, income tax, and property tax will do road diets, widen sidewalks, enhance trash pickup, and move parking to the periphery of the commercial zone to cultivate growth. While citizens pick their local government leaders, governments also pick their residents by setting zoning laws that effectively determine who can move in or open up shop. Local governments are incentivized to pick what use yields the most votes or tax dollars. People driving through in their car are only contributing a danger to pedestrians, parking demand, air pollution, and noise. People driving to downtown can be accommodated with parking off to the side (but not taking up prime real estate). Pedestrians are much more likely to stop and participate in the economy.