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California says it prioritizes climate goals over freeway widening. So why is the 15 Freeway getting more lanes? (www.latimes.com)
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[–] Diplomjodler@feddit.de 21 points 9 months ago (1 children)

There's a pretty good video about this by Not Just Bikes. Basically it says, the people who make these sort of decisions have a vested interest in more road construction because that pays their salary.

[–] Onihikage@beehaw.org 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

To save folks time looking for it, that video is More Lanes are (Still) a Bad Thing: Nebula link | YouTube link

[–] Diplomjodler@feddit.de 1 points 9 months ago

Thanks. I was too lazy to post the link.