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Should cities restrict private cars?

DEBATE

FOR

Less traffic and cleaner streets.

AGAINST

Restrictions can hurt people who need cars.

Discussion summary

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The discussion is moving from a simple traffic argument toward questions of access, public transport and who bears the cost of restrictions.

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