You think so many things will be accessible for people without driving that the roads will fall into disuse? Unfortunately I don’t think they’re planning to go that far.
If anything, eliminating cars would probably improve the roads since there will be much less wear and tear. People will still be walking there and want a good walking experience, so improvements will still happen.
Loaded-up big trucks/semis and frost-thaw cycles are the source of almost all road wear. Less passenger cars/SUVs/unloaded pickups wouldn’t really matter.
I think the person you were responding to was making a joke.
You think a corner store in someone’s former garage is going to put Costco out of business? Why can’t something be not extreme. Small businesses serve a few nearby streets, and make living there slightly more convenient, with maybe a few extra cars taking street parking. Boring changes.
You think so many things will be accessible for people without driving that the roads will fall into disuse? Unfortunately I don’t think they’re planning to go that far.
If anything, eliminating cars would probably improve the roads since there will be much less wear and tear. People will still be walking there and want a good walking experience, so improvements will still happen.
Loaded-up big trucks/semis and frost-thaw cycles are the source of almost all road wear. Less passenger cars/SUVs/unloaded pickups wouldn’t really matter.
I think the person you were responding to was making a joke.
You think a corner store in someone’s former garage is going to put Costco out of business? Why can’t something be not extreme. Small businesses serve a few nearby streets, and make living there slightly more convenient, with maybe a few extra cars taking street parking. Boring changes.