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Article created by: Austėja Akavickaitė

Hey, I’m walkin’ here!

Cars have been the bane of pedestrians’ existence for over a century now, but most of us understand how much our lives have benefited from them as well. It would be wise for many of us to cut down on our vehicle dependence, as the average passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. But "everything in moderation," right? 

Well, one very vocal community online has gone full throttle with their distaste for cars, so we’ve taken a trip to this Twitter account featuring posts from passionate anti-car people online to share some of their boldest takes. Keep reading to also find an interview with Kea Wilson of Streetsblog USA, and be sure to upvote the pics you can't believe aren't satire!

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Screenshot of an anti-car Twitter page showing posts about crosswalk safety and cyclist hand signals.

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    Screenshot of a Twitter post discussing anti-car people and the idea of a religion based on rejecting cars.

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    Twitter post showing a climate activist blocking a road with police using tools to remove them, highlighting anti-car protests.

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    Text message exchange about selling a car and debating vehicle necessity, showcasing anti-car people opinions online.

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    Twitter post showing a 1943 Disney cartoon comparing car parking space to pogo sticks for anti-car people discussion.

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    Sign on an apartment wall prohibiting bicycles, skateboards, and rollerblades, showcasing anti-car people sentiment.

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    Screenshot of a toy car playset featuring a dinosaur and multiple ramps, shared on an anti-car people Twitter page.

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    Screenshot of Twitter post discussing rebuilding car-centric suburbs with apartments and walkability after hurricane damage, showcasing anti-car people.

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    Tweet showing a comically small electric car with 28 mph top speed, highlighting anti-car people and their unique vehicle choices.

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    Sidewalk blocked by large tumbleweed forcing cyclists to enter a dangerous 40mph car lane in anti-car people post.

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    White gas-guzzling truck with deflated tires to encourage towing for anti-car people and efficient vehicles.

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    Tweet showing anti-car people content with a children's book titled Good Night Cars on a bookstore shelf.

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    Screenshot of a Twitter post discussing strategies used by anti-car people to troll cars at crosswalks.

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