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So the RTA's own modelling showed the Rozelle Interchange would be a traffic disaster—but generating more toll road trips for Transurban was more important. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

@ajsadauskas @fuck_cars
Why is everyone so cynical here?
I am sure if we build just one more tunnel, everything will be fixed this time. 😜

EVs Can’t Fix a Global Epidemic of ‘Car Harm,’ Study Finds in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 18 points 8 months ago

@mondoman712
We know how to fix this...
Increase Urban density around new suburban "nodes" Make those nodes walkable 15 minute citties. Link nodes to other nodes with mass transit and bike lanes.

The Grille Trend that Kills 509 People per Year | Fortnine [8:20] in c/[email protected]
What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

@simonvarwell @fuck_cars @ajsadauskas
Yeh. The 16% who voted no for a grocery store probably voted no for everything else, too.

A 7,000-Pound Car Smashed Through a Guardrail. That’s Bad News for All of Us. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

@Rediphile @CableMonster
Yes those too!
There is probably some scientific way to do this. Measure the impact on roads, society, other road users and the environment. and tax the vehicles with the worst impact more.

A 7,000-Pound Car Smashed Through a Guardrail. That’s Bad News for All of Us. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

@CableMonster
Thanks.
You can probably see where I am going with this.
There is a big difference between a smaller practice work truck and a giant monster truck.
The aim of any taxes should be to discourage certain trucks and encourage others.

A 7,000-Pound Car Smashed Through a Guardrail. That’s Bad News for All of Us. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (8 children)

@CableMonster @anothercatgirl
Just out of curiosity, what sort of truck do you drive?

[image] Riyadh (population 7.6 million) is finally getting a metro. Initially scheduled for 2018, after successive delays it will open early this year in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

@LarmyOfLone
Big apartment blocks are less energy efficient, so I don't think they are the solution.
https://theconversation.com/cities-and-climate-change-why-low-rise-buildings-are-the-future-not-skyscrapers-170673

[image] Riyadh (population 7.6 million) is finally getting a metro. Initially scheduled for 2018, after successive delays it will open early this year in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (3 children)

@LarmyOfLone
Yeh, the guy is pretty brutal about the whole project isn't he :-)
I agree a city "optimized for public transport and so that everyone’s apartment has a beautiful view on unspoiled nature" is very desirable.
Stuff like this: https://www.whispersandgiants.com/2024/01/16/preferable-future-habitats/

[image] Riyadh (population 7.6 million) is finally getting a metro. Initially scheduled for 2018, after successive delays it will open early this year in c/[email protected]
Elon Musk gives Tesla ultimatum: Another 12% of shares or no AI, robotics in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

@[email protected]
Elon is correct on this. Simply selling cars is not a route to success. Basically, any company can copy what they are doing, and it's super hard to have success in this space. AI and robotics offer the promise of far greater profits.
Having said that, there is no reason to keep Elon Musk to achieve this goal. In fact JB Straubel would make a better CEO and leader for this.

It pains me, absolutely pains me, how many people out there are completely incapable of understanding satire. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

@[email protected]
I see lots of "YouTubers" saying they never read comments after one or two days. For exactly that reason.
Lots of people just don't get satire, sarcasm, or irony. There have been a few studies on the subject. Their brains are just not wired for it.
I suspect something similar is going on with giant truck owners and empathy! 😉
https://www.apa.org/monitor/may05/sarcasm

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