Thread by @lindsaycrouse, I've never really questioned how much room we reserve for driving until [...]

I've never really questioned how much room we reserve for driving until I spent the pandemic cramming into whatever's left over.

If there's one thing Covid changes, I hope it's how we use our precious public space. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/pandemic-shows-what-cities-have-surrendered-cars/610423/

Along streets suddenly devoid of traffic, pedestrians get a fresh look at all the space that motor vehicles have commandeered.

In NYC, most free parking spots are the size of my last apartment's bedroom (and many storage units). Which are far from affordable.

I've never had enough money to practically consider owning a car—from the town i grew up in thru college and now NYC—but I've never wanted our streets seriously changed in a structural way until now.

Wonder how many other people feel the same https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/pandemic-shows-what-cities-have-surrendered-cars/610423/

Along streets suddenly devoid of traffic, pedestrians get a fresh look at all the space that motor vehicles have commandeered.

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