The article blames the anti-car agenda on slowing drivers and emergency responders as well. No, the problem is the anti-car agenda isn’t strong enough. People are driving more than ever, making traffic worse. Yet, driving is still so convenient that people choose it over public transportation and other options, clogging up the streets.
We need to discourage driving so much, and invest in public transportation enough, that people actually stop choosing to drive. Ambulances being able to respond quickly will be just one of the many benefits of such a policy. Also, I bet with more people walking and biking instead of driving, they’ll get more exercise and fewer heart attacks. Less air pollution will probably reduce heart disease as well. It’s all the same problem.
Yeah, it’s a weird take. NYC has extremely high car ownership outside of downtown and midtown. Then add the daily number of cars that drive into the city. More cars is not the answer.
We need to discourage driving so much, and invest in public transportation enough, that people actually stop choosing to drive. Ambulances being able to respond quickly will be just one of the many benefits of such a policy. Also, I bet with more people walking and biking instead of driving, they’ll get more exercise and fewer heart attacks. Less air pollution will probably reduce heart disease as well. It’s all the same problem.