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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

Active travel should be a key part of this. People need to switch from driving to walking and cycling.

Fewer cars on the road will also improve air quality in cities.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I get what you mean but I find anti car rhetoric way too overdone.

Given the topic is about health issues there's going to be a lot of people who have limited mobility so cycling isn't viable and walking may only be short distances. Therefore a car provides them freedom they need.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I agree cars are indispensable in certain cases but that shouldn't detract from the need to reduce journeys by car. In London 1 in 3 schools are close to roads with illegal levels of N02 pollution. Improving air quality is critical to preventing damage to young lungs as well as improving road safety.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Oh, for sure in London or any other dense area where public transport is abundant, and taxis run 24/7 there is no need for cars.

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