Interestingly, Zürich has almost built an inner-city freeway over river Sihl.
Even though they eventually changed their mind, the evidence of the former intention remains in place.
That's because of different population density and many want to live in their own garden like in Atlanta?
It's a difference to plan it for 5.000 than for 900 people per km² or 17.000 like Barcelona. https://bsky.app/profile/thetransitguy.com/post/3lbxns4r3cc2u
Living at very low density is not necessarily a choice for most people. Most cities have legal minimum lot sizes and density maximums that negate the viability of transit
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Even though they eventually changed their mind, the evidence of the former intention remains in place.
It's a difference to plan it for 5.000 than for 900 people per km² or 17.000 like Barcelona.
https://bsky.app/profile/thetransitguy.com/post/3lbxns4r3cc2u