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The reckless policies that helped fill our streets with ridiculously large cars (www.vox.com)
submitted 6 months ago by alyaza@beehaw.org to c/citylife@beehaw.org
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For half a century, a litany of federal policies has favored large SUVs and trucks, pushing automakers and American buyers toward larger models. Instead of counteracting car bloat through regulation, policymakers have subtly encouraged it. That has been a boon for car companies, but a disaster for everyone else.

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[โ€“] ted@beehaw.org 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Hell yes to transit and alternatives to car infrastructure, but I'd also still prefer small quiet electric cars where the driver is eye level to me over a sea of grills with tinted windows and diesel engines rumbling.

[โ€“] ninjaphysics@beehaw.org 2 points 6 months ago

100%. Oh how I wish it was the norm to not be a jackass on the road.