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A place to discuss problems of car centric infrastructure or how it hurts us all. Let's explore the bad world of Cars!

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It’s an American Obsession. It’s Based on a Total Lie. We Have to Stop Before It’s Too Late. (slate.com)

submitted 2 months ago by ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world

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[–] Strider@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago

Germany has entered the chat.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 14 points 2 months ago (7 children)

Remote working is the solution to gridlock. Shit, it's the solution to expensive housing as well.

These jams aren't just people driving because they enjoy it. They're going somewhere. They're all going to the same places at the same times.

Take away the need for them to do that, and it goes away.

But noooo, billionaires made slightly less money. So fuck the planet I guess.

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

we have 1 in office day a week. Everyone agrees it is the least productive day.

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