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The societal cost of driving is significantly higher than the individual cost due to its greater environmental impact.

ClimateTransportationEconomicsJun 14, 2026score 1.252 posts · 3 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the cost implications of different modes of transportation, highlighting how the environmental and societal costs of each are distributed among all citizens. It emphasizes that the true cost of transportation choices is not borne solely by the individual but is shared by society, with driving having the highest societal cost. The mention of a study suggests that current cost estimates may still underestimate the full climate impact.

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The societal cost of driving is significantly higher than the individual cost due to its greater environmental impact.
Parent: Climate ChangeEntity: Transportation EmissionsImpact: negativeDate: Jun 14, 2026Target: The societal cost of driving compared to other transportation modes
The true cost of transportation choices is distributed across society, not just borne by the individual.
Parent: EconomicsEntity: Public FundingImpact: negativeDate: Jun 14, 2026Target: The distribution of transportation costs across society

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If walking costs you $1, we all pay $0.01. If biking costs you $1, we all pay $0.08. If bussing costs you $1, we all pay $1.50. If driving costs you $1, we all pay $9.20. Via study that still underestimates climate cost. This isn’t about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice. #citymakingmath
127 boosts · 125 favs · 5 replies · Jun 14, 2026
#citymakingmath
@[email protected]
If walking costs you $1, we all pay $0.01. If biking costs you $1, we all pay $0.08. If bussing costs you $1, we all pay $1.50. If driving costs you $1, we all pay $9.20. Via study that still underestimates climate cost. This isn’t about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice. #citymakingmath
15 boosts · 0 favs · 2 replies · Jun 14, 2026
#citymakingmath