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 closeparen on Saturday July 29, 2023 @06:59PM (#36925693)

That's exactly what I'm talking about. The space is for drivers. The rules governing the space are tuned for the predictability and convenience of drivers. The light rail is just a slower, less maneuverable, very timidly driven car that we're all sharing.

It wasn't like that in The Netherlands. Urban spaces where the LRVs operate have few cars and fewer traffic lights. The train moves like it means business and anything in its way scatters. As a passenger, it feels like you & your journey matter. On Muni it's like you're in a DMV waiting room.

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Re:If we want a shift to walking we need to prioritize dignity by NoZebra120vClip on Saturday July 29, 2023 @08:40PM (#36926445)

Well, I suppose if you want to seize on one reason out of several, then I suppose you win. I could've easily have said that pedestrians also expect the same sort of behavior at a red/green light.

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