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Does nobody else find it weird that in most of suburban America there are still no sidewalks? I was just driving around US1 in Connecticut and there were no sid
by throwawaaarrgh 3y ago
Does nobody else find it weird that in most of suburban America there are still no sidewalks? I was just driving around US1 in Connecticut and there were no sidewalks. Lots of people walking on grass beside the road to get to a bus stop. I guess if you're handicapped you just move.
- christophilus 3y agoI find it sad, but not weird, at least, not if weird means "unexpected". Sidewalks cost money, and urban sprawl is full of the kinds of cost-cutting decisions that cause long-term problems but look good on short-term accounting spreadsheets.
- roflyear 3y agoThere are sidewalks on much of US1, but no, it isn't surprising that more highway-like roads do not have sidewalks.
- throwawaaarrgh 3y agoThe speed limit is 35mph, there are 1-2 two lanes, plus an occasional middle turn lane, there are street lights, the roadway isn't elevated, and connects directly to businesses and homes. I don't think there's a less highway-like road, other than dirt ones.
- roflyear 3y agoI'm almost certain people do more than 35 on that road :)