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this post was submitted on 09 May 2024
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Not forcing everyone to go to a big centralized city rather than spreading everything out will actually fix it. We started doing that long ago but recently have started listening to greedy real estate developers gentrifying cities and now EVERYONE GO TO CITY TO DO THING and people are now shocked, SHOCKED that traffic into and out of cities is out of control.
And love how other "solutions" are LOL MASS TRANSIT. Yep, going somewhere on a track that doesn't go immediately to a certain place then having to get on a damn bus or in a taxi or a freaking Uber scam to actually get where they need to go which is not only ableist because it's difficult for people with mobility issues to do that, but also problematic if you need to actually transport any decent amout/size of goods on said public transportation. Cars are the best at getting places and no amount of whining and bitching and complaining is going to change it.
You think people advocating for mass transit want to remove all roads? Cause that's a nice strawman you have there
You think all roads aren't necessary? That's a very ableist position you have there. Walking, biking, and public transit is a pain in the ass for anyone with mobility issues. Grow up and think about people who aren't as fortunate as you are. Being able to park right in front of anywhere you need to go is essential for people with mobility issues and removing ANY road eliminates that.
You're very close minded and uncritical about the actual situation in car dependent areas. Do you know what people who actually need a car require? Fewer cars on the roads. And how do you achieve that? Giving the people who don't actually need cars viable alternatives to driving.
Yes, most roads around the world are needed, but hellish 12+ lanes highways are not the solution, and nowhere has a need for stroads.
I can guarantee you that over 95% of people don't actually need a car, they're just being significantly catered to and convenienced (until they cry because they caused more traffic and gridlocks), to the detriment of people who cannot afford a car.