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New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

HEAVY TRAFFIC: Driving Continues to Rise, Undermining Literally Every Effort to Make the City Better - Streetsblog New York City

Vehicle miles traveled in New York City rose 16% from 2005–2023 to over 24 billion miles, driven mostly by private vehicles, undermining safety and climate goals.
US news
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Seattle's Human Population Is Up, But Its Car Population Isn't - Streetsblog USA

Seattle added many households from 2017–2023 while total vehicles stayed nearly unchanged, causing a roughly 10% decline in car ownership and more carless households.
SF food
fromThe Infatuation
1 year ago

11 SF Restaurants With Easy Parking - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Parking for restaurants in San Francisco can be stress-free, with options that include free lots and designated drive-in areas.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
3 months ago

The Top 10 Cities Where You Can Live Car-Free

The typical new car today costs almost $49,000 - near a record high. Used cars are also flirting with all-time highs. That's because car prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have hardly fallen since, making car ownership one of the biggest financial burdens Americans face.
Alternative transportation
Cars
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Sophie White: I'm a terrible driver. You know that person you see ambling along with their indicator on indefinitely? That's me

Lack of personal car ownership may be linked to driving ineptitude rather than environmental or economic reasons.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Should I buy a car for freedom when Uber is cheaper and I work from home?

Many younger Americans are choosing ride-hailing over car ownership due to high associated costs.
Los Angeles
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

StreetSmart7: Sam Speroni and Automobile Debt - Streetsblog California

The distribution of car ownership costs is inequitable in Los Angeles, particularly impacting lower-income and minority communities.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

I Almost Bought a Maserati, but These 8 Red Flags Scared Me Off

Maserati ownership can lead to substantial costs due to maintenance issues and recalls.
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Financing a Car as a Student in the UK: Is It Possible?

Having a car provides essential freedom and flexibility for university students, particularly for traveling between home and campus, despite facing specific financial challenges.
Higher education
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Selling a Car: Is It Safe to Share the VIN with Buyers?

Sharing your VIN can expose risks to identity theft and scams, yet it's often necessary for building buyer trust.
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