New York Traffic Trouble: Looking for New Solutions
It’s been apparent for quite some time that the city is intentionally making driving and parking difficult (“Bloomy, Blas & Gridlock,” Editorial, Dec. 5).
The policies by Mayors Bloomberg and de Blasio are motivated by a desire to discourage automobile use. The removal of large sections of parking to make way for Citi Bike racks causes traffic congestion. This, with the elimination of traffic lanes to make way for bike lanes, has caused congestion and pollution.
As the population increases, the city needs more parking spaces, not fewer. The city’s policies have succeeded in increasing pollution, hurting businesses (as people can’t park) and making driving a privilege of the rich, who can afford to pay for parking.
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I’m not an environmental extremist. But the fact remains that there are just too many vehicles on the streets and roadways.
Other than emergency, commercial and public transportation, everyone else should consider getting off their butts and walking. Life in the city would be easier and healthier. The city’s congestion can easily be reduced by simply reducing the size of cars. A smart car is one- third the size of a gasguzzling SUV, and takes one-third the gas. If drivers can afford big cars, they can afford a much smaller one. Unfortunately, Americans like big cars.
Big trucks can make their deliveries at night, when traffic is lower, easing the congestion during the day.
President Obama was right that carbon emissions can be reduced. What we lack is the will.