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I really wish we could get more pedestrian focus in the US. While this does still allow cars, it seems like it's a start. Meanwhile in NY some people are all u

I really wish we could get more pedestrian focus in the US. While this does still allow cars, it seems like it's a start. Meanwhile in NY some people are all up in arms about the congestion toll. In Boston a certain subset of people are losing their minds at one of our streets going pedestrian only on Saturdays during the summer. the US really has a crazy relationship with cars

onlyrealcuzzo 3y ago
~50% of Americans are sedentary and obese. They're obviously going to want cars. Walking & cycling are not options (see sedentary).
- dingnuts 3y ago
  There are also disabled and elderly people. Try walking and cycling to get your groceries with multiple sclerosis or a couple bad hips. Cars are awesome.
  - walleeee 3y ago
    That's where the rest of us come in. I for one would much sooner take a grocery delivery job if it's a critical service for the elderly and disabled rather than midnight pizzas for potheads. The idea that a car is the only lifeline for people with physical disabilities bespeaks broader social ills.
  - sanitycheck 3y ago
    Mobility scooters are not only for the morbidly obese.
  - rcMgD2BwE72F 3y ago
    Electric scooters (with seats if need be) are good enough. Moving a ton of metal for errands in city is insane.
  - codedokode 3y ago
    What if you live in US but your health doesn't allow you to drive a car?
  - nerdjon 3y ago
    That is where exceptions come into play. Yes people with disabilities (which could include elderly people) will need a different form of transportation. But exceptions to allow those that need it to drive or other services (like grocery delivery) can take care of that while still allowing for a pedestrian focused city. There is also the fact that if a city is properly designed ideally you may only need to walk a couple blocks for groceries and your basic needs, and instead of doing big shopping you buy just a few things at a time.
  - triceratops 3y ago
    Golf carts?
  - scatters 3y ago
    Try driving to get your groceries with epilepsy or a vision impairment.
  - adrianN 3y ago
    If you're physically unfit for an electric tricycle (or even a scooter without pedals...), I kinda don't want you drive a 2t+ vehicle at 50km/h or more.
- Mawr 3y ago
  Perhaps the sedentary lifestyle is partially caused by the high car usage, so switching over to cycling would be beneficial.
colpabar 3y ago
It's such a shame. Walking through the no-car areas that popped up during covid was soooooooooo nice. I didn't even have to think about the possibility of getting hit by a giant truck! Oh well, the 3 inch curb will keep me safe I guess.
- nerdjon 3y ago
  In Boston I feel like we didn't really get much of that, there was just less traffic. Or I just didn't know about it? But I am honestly jealous. Being able to walk, not worry about cars and have plenty of room to not need to weave through slow walkers is amazing. And my health benefits from the extra walking.

onlyrealcuzzo 3y ago

~50% of Americans are sedentary and obese. They're obviously going to want cars. Walking & cycling are not options (see sedentary).

dingnuts 3y ago
There are also disabled and elderly people. Try walking and cycling to get your groceries with multiple sclerosis or a couple bad hips. Cars are awesome.
- walleeee 3y ago
  That's where the rest of us come in. I for one would much sooner take a grocery delivery job if it's a critical service for the elderly and disabled rather than midnight pizzas for potheads. The idea that a car is the only lifeline for people with physical disabilities bespeaks broader social ills.
- sanitycheck 3y ago
  Mobility scooters are not only for the morbidly obese.
- rcMgD2BwE72F 3y ago
  Electric scooters (with seats if need be) are good enough. Moving a ton of metal for errands in city is insane.
- codedokode 3y ago
  What if you live in US but your health doesn't allow you to drive a car?
- nerdjon 3y ago
  That is where exceptions come into play. Yes people with disabilities (which could include elderly people) will need a different form of transportation. But exceptions to allow those that need it to drive or other services (like grocery delivery) can take care of that while still allowing for a pedestrian focused city. There is also the fact that if a city is properly designed ideally you may only need to walk a couple blocks for groceries and your basic needs, and instead of doing big shopping you buy just a few things at a time.
- triceratops 3y ago
  Golf carts?
- scatters 3y ago
  Try driving to get your groceries with epilepsy or a vision impairment.
- adrianN 3y ago
  If you're physically unfit for an electric tricycle (or even a scooter without pedals...), I kinda don't want you drive a 2t+ vehicle at 50km/h or more.
Mawr 3y ago
Perhaps the sedentary lifestyle is partially caused by the high car usage, so switching over to cycling would be beneficial.

colpabar 3y ago

It's such a shame. Walking through the no-car areas that popped up during covid was soooooooooo nice. I didn't even have to think about the possibility of getting hit by a giant truck! Oh well, the 3 inch curb will keep me safe I guess.

nerdjon 3y ago
In Boston I feel like we didn't really get much of that, there was just less traffic. Or I just didn't know about it? But I am honestly jealous. Being able to walk, not worry about cars and have plenty of room to not need to weave through slow walkers is amazing. And my health benefits from the extra walking.