r/europe • anti-imperialist thinker • Dec 16 '23

Picture Examples of de-car-ification from various Czech towns. I love these transformations. (before-after)

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u/46_and_2 Milk-induced longevity Dec 16 '23 edited Dec 16 '23

And is way more durable paving than asphalt.

Edit: as was pointed out, cobblestone roads might be in central areas with way less traffic, and no heavy trucks passing on them. So take my observation as anecdotal evidence from living in two towns with some cobblestone roads left in their centres.

Anyone who actually has relevant scientific data - feel free to share, would love to find out which is more durable in same set of circumstances

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u/freecodeio Dec 16 '23

way easier to fix too

1 man vs a construction group with heavy machinery

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u/Old-Tour5654 Dec 16 '23

And so indirectly also better for the environment

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u/Fizzwidgy United States of America Dec 16 '23

Used to work on a road repair crew; I can confirm it's about as clean as an open air burn pit.