Here's your chance not just to be the mayor, but the original city planner as well! Imagine a medium sized city that would be developed with modern, low carbon transportation in mind, and other strategies to reduce the average citizens' carbon footprints.
What would that city look like? Would that make you more likely to want to live there?
Sustainable City >
Transport
Urban centers can become extremely polluted when there are large amounts of carbon-emitting vehicles around. Therefore, the first action I would take is to develop a good public transport system (a subway, bus system, or tram) that would cover the same area. If personal vehicles are necessary for a person, then licenses would be available. However, due to the vast suburbs surrounding most cities, it would also be necessary to construct subway stations that also connect to the wider network. Personal vehicles would be allowed here, but a “carbon tax” would result in most people barely driving except in certain situations or using electrical cars. This system would overall allow for better air quality and much less noise pollution. A connected system of parks and bike trails would add another layer, which would also negate carbon while creating a happier, healthier place to live.
A lot of people dont bring cars to the city because they are only a few block’s walk from a subway anyway. Are you saying that “carbon tax” would make people pay for the use of a car? Because i like that idea





