MrLee

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So the RTA's own modelling showed the Rozelle Interchange would be a traffic disaster—but generating more toll road trips for Transurban was more important. in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
[–] MrLee@aus.social 4 points 6 months ago

@ajsadauskas @fuck_cars
Why is everyone so cynical here?
I am sure if we build just one more tunnel, everything will be fixed this time. 😜

EVs Can’t Fix a Global Epidemic of ‘Car Harm,’ Study Finds in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
[–] MrLee@aus.social 13 points 8 months ago

@mondoman712
We know how to fix this...
Increase Urban density around new suburban "nodes" Make those nodes walkable 15 minute citties. Link nodes to other nodes with mass transit and bike lanes.

The Grille Trend that Kills 509 People per Year | Fortnine [8:20] in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house? in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
[–] MrLee@aus.social 2 points 8 months ago

@simonvarwell @fuck_cars @ajsadauskas
Yeh. The 16% who voted no for a grocery store probably voted no for everything else, too.

[image] Riyadh (population 7.6 million) is finally getting a metro. Initially scheduled for 2018, after successive delays it will open early this year in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
[–] MrLee@aus.social 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

@LarmyOfLone
Big apartment blocks are less energy efficient, so I don't think they are the solution.
https://theconversation.com/cities-and-climate-change-why-low-rise-buildings-are-the-future-not-skyscrapers-170673

[image] Riyadh (population 7.6 million) is finally getting a metro. Initially scheduled for 2018, after successive delays it will open early this year in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
[–] MrLee@aus.social 0 points 9 months ago (3 children)

@LarmyOfLone
Yeh, the guy is pretty brutal about the whole project isn't he :-)
I agree a city "optimized for public transport and so that everyone’s apartment has a beautiful view on unspoiled nature" is very desirable.
Stuff like this: https://www.whispersandgiants.com/2024/01/16/preferable-future-habitats/

[image] Riyadh (population 7.6 million) is finally getting a metro. Initially scheduled for 2018, after successive delays it will open early this year in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
Cars Have Robbed Us of Identity. in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
Shouldn't we be switching buses with light railway? in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
[–] MrLee@aus.social 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

@azimir @NaibofTabr
Has anyone done a true cost analysis of cars?
All the external costs incling health, environment, climate change, Middle East Wars, Police...
#Urbanism #Traffication

Well, at least if you buy a Tesla, you're not supporting big oil companies like Exxon — oh wait... in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
[–] MrLee@aus.social 5 points 1 year ago

@Salty @ajsadauskas @fuck_cars
We want them to stop drilling for more oil.
Throwing 1% of their profits on Lithium mining, while continuing to increase their emissions isn't really a win.

The Absurdity of a New York Cycling Ticket in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
[–] MrLee@aus.social 5 points 1 year ago

@fruitywelsh
I actually noticed myself the other week driving down a busy crowded road with trams, really slowing down and concentrating.
We could also follow India and allow cows to roam our streets freely 😉

The Absurdity of a New York Cycling Ticket in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
[–] MrLee@aus.social 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

@fruitywelsh @admiralteal
I'm thinking that planting trees randomly in the road is the best answer?!
Slow cars down and force drivers to concentrate 🤔😉

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