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Beyond walkable just removing the constant noise and air pollution would have an instant positive affect on mental health.
by ericmcer 3y ago
Beyond walkable just removing the constant noise and air pollution would have an instant positive affect on mental health.
- eBombzor 3y agoThis 1000%. I live in Seattle and I was lucky enough to find a 30min walkable commute to work but holy hell it is unbelievably stressful. Crazy drivers not respecting pedestrians, super loud trucks everywhere, constant road rage with blaring horns, sketchy looking sidewalks. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I'm pretty sure I have hearing loss from walking next to trucks that make an unbelievable amount of noise. Garbage trucks are the worst offenders in my experience. It's definitely gotten to the point where I have to find alternative routes from the main streets for my own safety. And isn't Seattle supposed to be one of the most walkable cities in the US?
- RankingMember 3y agoI'm not a fan of the condescending tone of a lot of NotJustBikes' videos, but he made a solid piece about the sheer sound impact of vehicles in cities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTV-wwszGw8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTV-wwszGw8