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@conquistador
don't know if this has been brought up but the biggest problem for everyone is traffic lights. they create most of the congestion and increases local pollution, subsequent increase in journey time, which makes drivers of all vehicles angry, which makes their driving more dangerous, which makes it less safe to be a pedestrian / cyclist.
(Yes there is the need for some infrastructure to protect vulnerable citizens like handicapped and blind people)
Overall I stand in the 'more regulation is needed' for protection of everyone - road deaths globally are about 1.25 million a year, that's fucking appalling. Not to mention the deaths and disease caused by local pollution, resource consumption, and in the supply chain.
Then there is global warming and climate change which is mostly attributed to fuels burnt in transportation. The commonness of cars will, in my lifetime, return to levels around 1910, the transition is going to be rough. The silver lining - I can't wait to get a job on deck when sail freight makes a return, avast ye land lubbers