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by VectorMath 1147 days ago
All of these reasons can be seen as justifications for reducing reliance on cars altogether. Public transportation is a viable alternative and introducing friction for drivers, while not the primary intention, can directly correlate to _reduced_ emissions and congestion [0]. If a driver is going to violate traffic laws and put others at risk because of their impatience, I'd argue that keeping these individuals off our roads is far more important than pandering to them. Socioeconomic status does not dictate one's ability to park legally.

[0] https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/143883/l...