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marxianthings OP t1_iwrov0y wrote

Reply to comment by OA5599_CO in The Road That Killed A City: A podcast series about how I-84 destroyed the heart of Hartford. A trend that was happening to all American cities. by marxianthings

The root of the issues here is (1) racism, and (2) an almost religious commitment to cars.

Highways don't even have to exist, let alone have to go through a city!

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unionqueen t1_iwv4isy wrote

So very true. I grew up outside of Boston and could get so many places by bus, train, subway. Now the traffic is horrific because everyone wants to drive

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