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What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house? (mediacdn.aus.social)
submitted 9 months ago by ajsadauskas@aus.social to c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
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What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house?

A recent YouGov survey asked Americans what they think they should be able to get to within a 15-minute walk of their house.

Of these choices, I can currently walk to all of them from my apartment, aside from a university (no biggie, I'm not currently studying, although there is a Tafe within walking distance), a hospital, and a sports arena.

How many can you get to with a 15 minute walk from your house?

#fuckcars #walkability #urbanism #UrbanPlanning @fuck_cars #walking

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[-] Jozav@lemmy.world 28 points 9 months ago

I do not understand why you would want to walk to a gas station.

[-] MudSkipperKisser@lemmy.world 18 points 9 months ago

Snacks

[-] flying_sheep@lemmy.ml 7 points 9 months ago

Tbf, 24/7 kiosks are even better than that

[-] jonne@infosec.pub 3 points 9 months ago

Wouldn't a grocery store cover that use case?

[-] PermanentlyJetlagged@lemmy.ml 4 points 9 months ago

Grocery stores typically have normal working hours. Petrol stations could be thought of to work 24 hours. Also ducking into a small kiosk for a snack is less of a hassle than a grocery store.

[-] Numhold@feddit.de 18 points 9 months ago

Makes you wonder how many people actually understood the question.

[-] Speculater@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Also, you have to realize the obesity problem isn't just a function of our diet, many people can't imagine walking fifteen minutes no matter what.

[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Everyone answering that they understand it to mean “convenience store” is missing out on standalone convenience stores….

But what about a “garage”, that traditionally used to be at gas stations as well. I find it very convenient that when my car needs servicing, I can drop it off and walk home. Yes, I also need a car and that shouldn’t contradict walkability

[-] danekrae@lemmy.world 8 points 9 months ago

Who doesn't run out of gas in your own home, every now and again?

[-] BarrelAgedBoredom@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago

Most gas stations here have convenience stores attached and they're typically 24 hr. It's a common gathering place for night owls and degens lol. I've spent a lot of time at gas stations just hanging out with friends or the cashier after getting off work at 3am. Drink a couple tall boys, chain smoke, shoot the shit and unwind a bit before heading home. It's nice

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