• throwsbooks@lemmy.ca
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    3 years ago

    Because as much as trains and buses are great for everyday commuter movement (and having amenities within walking distance is key as well), there’s two issues:

    • Changing the infrastructure and zoning of an existing city is much easier said than done. Ripping up concrete, tearing down existing business and homes to increase densification, that’s a huge undertaking.
    • Trains never replaced the horse drawn carriage. You can never fully eliminate the need for cars because sometimes you need to move something big like a couch. Even if there’s less cars on the road, it’ll never be 0, as this also includes things like ambulances, and fire trucks that can’t rely on schedules.
    • CannaVet@lemmy.world
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      3 years ago

      Changing the infrastructure and zoning of an existing city is much easier said than done.

      Fun how we had zero fucking problem doing it to every city in the country for cars. 🤷