Right on red was only introduced during the 1970s OPEC crisis as a fuel-saving measure. Turns out it doesn't save fuel, and instead is SUPER dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians! We should get rid of it everywhere!
Source: www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/right-t...

We have built our entire civilization around the automobile and it is going to take a generation or more to recalibrate cities away from complete car dependence.

But every day, people are choosing to drive less, sell that second car, join Modo, buy an e-bike, put the kids in a cargo bike, and ride

Watteeuw was rewarded for this bravery, with silent supporters significantly increasing his vote count in the next election. Ghent's bold move to prioritise people over cars is now a reference point for global cities looking to change their streets into healthier, safer, more vibrant public spaces.🔚

Within two years, the benefits became apparent to everyone, with car traffic decreasing by 17%, through traffic by 85%, traffic injuries by 33%, and air pollution by 30%. Cycling increased by 60%, and public transport usage by 25%. Business in the centre grew by 20% and bankruptcies were down by 7%.

It’s always pretty interesting to have some folks try hard to dispute car dependency by describing their conditions that suggest that driving is the obvious choice and other options are non-viable, thereby pretty much describing car dependency, without seeming to get the irony of that.