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Originally Posted by manny_santos
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This isn't a London-only issue. It's a common issue in many, many cities. Installing sidewalks where there currently are none in established neighbourhoods is one of the most contentious issues surrounding infrastructure and transportation. Those against it will talk about a waste of taxpayers dollars, disruption, etc., when in the end it's never more than NIMBYism. They will often say that they support a good transportation network, alternative modes of transportation, and good walkability in their city - just not in front of their house, because although it's certainly needed elsewhere placing one in front of their house is just wrong and unnecessary. I've heard some folks against a sidewalk on their street argue that it would be bad for the environment, or that installing one would open up the possibility that "strangers" would then walk down their street, including "undesirables". When I challenged that it was in fact a public right-of-way, a response I got once was then a request to close their street and gate it off to all but the residents. Problem of keeping the strangers and undesirables out solved.
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