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Everyday_Balloons t1_je9pv6k wrote

Reply to comment by KateBushFuckingSucks in Population density in Massachusetts by bubbastars

except highways and cars are so inefficient, a single subway train is probably more densely populated

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zephepheoehephe t1_jeampk2 wrote

A subway train has peak capacity of 1000 people. To fit the same number of people bumper-to-bumper would take almost 3 acres in area and more than 3 miles of length.

Of course, cars are never bumper-to-bumper. Instead, at a 2s following distance at 60mph, it would take about 30 miles.

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madtho t1_jeb0z20 wrote

Love this, do you have a source? Or your own math?

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AlexeiMarie t1_jebam0z wrote

60mph? during rush hour? when have you ever seen that happen lol

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