If we want a shift to walking we need to prioritize dignity

Re:If we want a shift to walking we need to prioritize dignity by cscurmudgeon on Saturday July 29, 2023 @04:44PM (#36924364)

Thank you! OP's view is a naive outsider's view. Anyone who actually lives in the US knows you need to be rich enough to not be car dependent.

https://grist.org/cities/black-chicago-biking-disparities-in...

In reality, only rich (and white) folks can afford to live in areas that are not car-dependent.

https://granfondodailynews.com/2020/01/17/is-north-american-... > From 2001 to 2017 the number of people cycling increased the fastest among high income, highly educated, employed, white men between the ages 25 and 44.

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Re:If we want a shift to walking we need to prioritize dignity by vivalasvega on Saturday July 29, 2023 @06:56PM (#36925666)

This isn't an immutable law of the universe. It just demonstrates that there is ridiculous demand for walkable, pedestrian-friendly cities, and, predictably and demonstrably if you've ever been to any city council meeting ever, not nearly enough supply. Everyone always says "not in MY back yard!" and then complains that downtowns are expensive. You cannot have it both ways.

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Re:If we want a shift to walking we need to prioritize dignity by esoterica on Sunday July 30, 2023 @02:28AM (#36928446)

You are wrong. The poorest decile of people are the most likely to bike because they cannot afford a car.

https://lede-admin.usa.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/si...

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