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[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 43 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Won't anyone think of the poor suburbanites? These walkable cities are so hostile to them, where can they park their chevy suburban megacab ultrawide edition?

[–] Wrufieotnak 33 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Even worse, this is in Würzburg, so in Germany. We don't even have suburban areas as bad as the USA. In fact, to the left of the picture is a sign for a public transport stop. Still, Germany is strongly controlled by the car lobby.

[–] Pechente 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Yeah and carbrain is pretty widespread. Im also surprised how many people who mainly use their car have absolutely no idea about the 49€ ticket, despite it making international headlines every now and then.

[–] azimir@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago

Our family visited Germany this past summer. I really wanted to get the 49€ tickets, but the system to buy them is cumbersome and we weren't around that long.

Now, we did have a visit in summer 2002. We still have our 9€ tickets from that trip. It was a wonder to be able to get around so cheaply.

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 months ago

Not as bad as the US isn’t saying much. I just looked at an aerial image and there’s still a fair bit of sprawl around the city center.

[–] yonder@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

You find a parking garage outside of the walkable area and walk where you want to go. I know, it's really hard understand.