statler
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The absurd amounts on money spent on repairing the Tobin Bridge got me to thinking about how much we spend on auto infrastructure in this country and if it is possible to do without.
Ever wonder if it would be possible to build (or convert to) a fully private-auto free city?
The only vehicles in and out of the city would be delivery trucks, construction vehicles , emergency vehicles and mass transit. These vehicles would require a lot less infrastructure and it would need to be repaired a lot less frequintly.
What size population could such a system support? Would it be cost effective? Could the the money saved from infrastructure building and improvements be used to to lower taxes or build other amenities to attract people to live there?
Would the loss of revenue and jobs from auto-oriented businesses such as gas stations, drive-thrus, road construction and auto shops doom the city?
Are there any cities like this now? What cities come closest?
Ever wonder if it would be possible to build (or convert to) a fully private-auto free city?
The only vehicles in and out of the city would be delivery trucks, construction vehicles , emergency vehicles and mass transit. These vehicles would require a lot less infrastructure and it would need to be repaired a lot less frequintly.
What size population could such a system support? Would it be cost effective? Could the the money saved from infrastructure building and improvements be used to to lower taxes or build other amenities to attract people to live there?
Would the loss of revenue and jobs from auto-oriented businesses such as gas stations, drive-thrus, road construction and auto shops doom the city?
Are there any cities like this now? What cities come closest?