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Streets are dangerous because of cars zipping around. Cars contribute to air pollution quality (until electrified) and noise quality. So, you ban cars from str
by kiba 4y ago
Streets are dangerous because of cars zipping around. Cars contribute to air pollution quality (until electrified) and noise quality.
So, you ban cars from streets and allow only pedestrians and cyclists. Next, you allow local amenities to pop up so you don't feel the need to get a car out.
The suburban pattern of development as it currently exists isn't the only way to facilitate the quality of life you're looking for.
- RHSeeger 4y agoYou can't ban cars before you have the infrastructure and commercial resources to replace what cars were used for.
- florbo 4y agoWhen are US cities going to ban cars? My guess is 0-2 in the next century.
- zip1234 4y agoEven electrified, tires shed loads of nasty particulates.
- yencabulator 4y agoAnd at higher speeds make a good chunk of the noise, too.