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Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Swarm of Empty Waymos Descends on Unsuspecting Suburb, Circle Cul-de-Sacs for Hours on End Like Strange Ghosts

Autonomous Waymo vehicles have increased traffic in Buckhead, Georgia, with empty cars circling residential cul-de-sacs and roundabouts for hours, prompting neighbor complaints.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Chick-fil-A to open Thursday at Walnut Creek shopping center

On May 21, 2024, the Walnut Creek City Council heard the appeal. Some residents argued that the restaurant would increase vehicular traffic, bring down property values and diminish the appeal of a quiet neighborhood. Some also felt the absence of a drive-thru at the location would cause delivery services to act as a "proxy drive-thru," as they would likely increase traffic to the shopping center, since they often pick up only one order at a time, according to a letter sent by residents.
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