In Switzerland the voters have, for the first time ever, voted against cars! Does that mean that the autobahns won’t get an extra lane? Hell if I know. The car people will certainly try. I’m just stunned that for the first time ever something was done to curb car culture.
“… 52.7% of voters rejected on Sunday a CHF5 billion ($5.6 billion) motorway expansion project. The plan, approved in parliament last year, would have involved widening or building new roads at six key points on the country’s motorway system …”
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-reject-plans-for-bigger-motorways-and-extra-rights-for-landlords/88277982
@alex first up, its great that some places have referendums! Anyway, maybe the impact of public opinion on politicians shouldn't be underestimated. In India's capital, #Delhi, the long-running incumbent govt. scrapped the dedicated bus lane as soon as it won, because people didn't like giving up their toys.
