CLEANER CITY AIR THANKS TO NEW TRAFFIC RULES?
- Totally agree, even if it’s not a perfect fix.
- I’ve noticed fewer cars idling on my street since the new rules kicked in—less noise, too.
- Still, public transit needs to be more reliable or folks won’t switch.
- Biking’s great, but not everyone’s up for it in bad weather. Just being realistic.
CLEANER CITY AIR THANKS TO NEW TRAFFIC RULES?
I get where folks are coming from—less idling is a win. But last week, I walked past a construction site where trucks were still running nonstop. Rules help, but enforcement’s hit or miss. Until we tackle those loopholes, progress feels a bit uneven.
CLEANER CITY AIR THANKS TO NEW TRAFFIC RULES?
That’s exactly what bugs me—rules are great on paper, but if nobody’s checking those construction trucks, what’s the point? I wonder if there’s a way to make enforcement more community-driven. Has anyone seen cities actually pull that off, or is it just wishful thinking?
CLEANER CITY AIR THANKS TO NEW TRAFFIC RULES?
Honestly, I’ve seen a few neighborhoods try the “community enforcement” thing, but it’s a mixed bag. In our area, we had a pilot where folks could report idling trucks through an app. The idea was solid—lots of people got really into it at first, snapping photos and sending them in. But after a while, enthusiasm fizzled out. People got busy, or maybe just tired of playing traffic cop.
If you’re serious about making it work, I’d say start small. Maybe set up a neighborhood watch-type group focused on air quality—just a handful of folks who care. Keep it friendly, not confrontational. Sometimes just having someone politely remind a driver about the rules does more than any ticket.
But yeah, without some official follow-through from the city, it’s tough to keep up momentum. It’s like expecting everyone to compost perfectly—great in theory, but real life gets in the way. Still, every little bit helps... even if it’s just shaming that one repeat-offender dump truck driver into turning off his engine for once.
But yeah, without some official follow-through from the city, it’s tough to keep up momentum.
Totally get this. We had a similar thing with anti-idling signs at our local school—worked for a month, then folks just ignored them. Honestly, unless the city backs it up with real monitoring or incentives, it’s hard to make lasting change. I’ve seen better results when air quality sensors are installed and data is shared publicly—people seem to care more when they can see the numbers go up or down in real time.
