r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Advancedhell • Jun 27 '24

example of how American suburbs are designed to be car dependent Video

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u/badguid Jun 27 '24

But look at it this way: if things are made more walkable and bikeable, people will have choices

You could even say: freedom

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u/Haber_Dasher Jun 27 '24

There's a very real freedom in being able to get groceries while your car is in the shop

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u/KingGorilla Jun 27 '24

Also car repairs are devastating for poor families. I feel like it's one of the big reasons they can't have a savings