My original question was “How do we disincentivize the purchase of pickup trucks/SUVs” but then I thought it would be better to approach the larger problem of car dependency and car ownership. One option is, of course, to create public transit infrastructure and improve it where it already exist. This, however, doesn’t change the fact that some will still choose to drive. What would be the best ways to discourage people from owning personal cars?

  • ASeriesOfPoorChoices@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    don’t discourage people from owning personal cars. most of the time this mentality is just a tax on the poor.

    Flip the idea. Encourage people to not use cars instead.

    • not just bike lanes, but bike storage & lockers
    • not just public transport, but better connections between transport modes (buses with bike carriers, train stations with better car parking and bike lockers and bus connections)
    • more small car parking bays with all large truck bays further away from the stores
    • more motorcycle parking bays
    • cheaper motorcycle registration, etc.

    it’s all about spending money and effort in the areas you want it. Not about being restrictive.

    it’s a slower method of conversion, but more effective.