Here it comes. Banning cars to aid social distancing.
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Didn’t see that coming.... reverting the rule change when conditions allow. That’s a very broad remit...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-523...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-523...
richie99 said:
crankedup said:
Edmund King seems to agree with it, surprise coming from the President of the AA.
Nah. He's hated cars for ages. Always hilarious to read some of the stupid comments on BBC articles.
They are along the lines of why do people need to travel so far away, just move closer, its your fault for being far away from work that you need a car.
Obviously it is so easy and time efficient to sell your house, re-arrange mortgages and buy a more expensive smaller place in the city.
Where do these people come from? Do they live outside of reality or just can't see anyone else living different to their own way? If you want to do something then do it why is there the "I want to do this so the other thing must be banned attitude?"
They are along the lines of why do people need to travel so far away, just move closer, its your fault for being far away from work that you need a car.
Obviously it is so easy and time efficient to sell your house, re-arrange mortgages and buy a more expensive smaller place in the city.
Where do these people come from? Do they live outside of reality or just can't see anyone else living different to their own way? If you want to do something then do it why is there the "I want to do this so the other thing must be banned attitude?"
Makes sense to me, except that whatever system is adopted will require efficient public transport to enable efficient, safe, travel which would appear to be impossible for authorities to devise without significant risk of contact, if at all.
Other than that, what’s actually wrong with keeping cities traffic free?
Other than that, what’s actually wrong with keeping cities traffic free?
REALIST123 said:
Makes sense to me, except that whatever system is adopted will require efficient public transport to enable efficient, safe, travel which would appear to be impossible for authorities to devise without significant risk of contact, if at all.
Other than that, what’s actually wrong with keeping cities traffic free?
What is wrong with traffic?Other than that, what’s actually wrong with keeping cities traffic free?
I think city centres should be car free. I have been cycling around Manchester as my one a day. The canals are packed so the roads are nicer now than ever.
Why anyone wants to drive into the center of manchester is beyond me. You genuinely are quicker walking than driving down deansgate. Park your car in a park and ride and jump on the pleb wagon.
Why anyone wants to drive into the center of manchester is beyond me. You genuinely are quicker walking than driving down deansgate. Park your car in a park and ride and jump on the pleb wagon.
sam.rog said:
I think city centres should be car free. I have been cycling around Manchester as my one a day. The canals are packed so the roads are nicer now than ever.
Why anyone wants to drive into the center of manchester is beyond me. You genuinely are quicker walking than driving down deansgate. Park your car in a park and ride and jump on the pleb wagon.
Clearly it is beyond what you can imagine.Why anyone wants to drive into the center of manchester is beyond me. You genuinely are quicker walking than driving down deansgate. Park your car in a park and ride and jump on the pleb wagon.
monkfish1 said:
pip t said:
What the......?! I can understand the need for space for cycling and walking in some places......but surely the most self isolating form of transport is.....in your car?!!
Stop being ridiculous and using logic!TX.
321boost said:
Clearly it is beyond what you can imagine.
Clearly it is. I work in Manchester a lot. I carry tools and equipment. I have to drive.
When I go into manchester in my own free time, I have never driven.
Why would you want to crawl along at 5mph constantly watching out for pedestrians and cyclists whilst breathing in the fumes from the car in-front.
Obviously people do as there are loads of cars around.
Terminator X said:
monkfish1 said:
pip t said:
What the......?! I can understand the need for space for cycling and walking in some places......but surely the most self isolating form of transport is.....in your car?!!
Stop being ridiculous and using logic!TX.
sam.rog said:
321boost said:
Clearly it is beyond what you can imagine.
Clearly it is. I work in Manchester a lot. I carry tools and equipment. I have to drive.
When I go into manchester in my own free time, I have never driven.
Why would you want to crawl along at 5mph constantly watching out for pedestrians and cyclists whilst breathing in the fumes from the car in-front.
Obviously people do as there are loads of cars around.
Or should they just ban people that aren't you?
Johnnytheboy said:
So despite needing to drive in to Manchester carrying stuff you think it should be pedestrianised?
Or should they just ban people that aren't you?
I do. Crazy isn’t it. Better air quality and standard of living for the many at the cost of the few. Or should they just ban people that aren't you?
I do think delivery drivers and taxis carrying disabled people should be allowed still. I’m not unreasonable.
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