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Cities are banning drive-thrus to improve Americans' health — but will it work?
msn ^ | 10/16/2019 | Erica Chayes Wida

Posted on 10/16/2019 6:25:46 PM PDT by Mount Athos

A growing number of local legislatures in cities across the country want to put an end to drive-thru windows.

In August, Minneapolis became the latest city to pass an ordinance banning the construction of new restaurant drive-thrus. Officials say the ban will help curb pollution, make the city more walkable and improve health problems pertaining to obesity. Other places that have enacted similar measures say they are aiming to combat traffic, cut carbon monoxide emissions and litter.

Thus far, cities in California, Missouri and New Jersey have implemented similar bans.

Still, many consumers are worried about one of their favorite conveniences being taken away. Some have pointed out how important drive-thrus are for customers who are disabled, the elderly and parents who may not easily be able to get their kids out of the car for a quick bite.

Other folks say they think the bans won't help decrease CO2 emissions because people may just leave their cars running while they wait for someone else to pick up the food.

There is, however, increasing support for the bans. Some say curbing access to even faster fast food may help aid in reversing urban obesity rates, while also helping to improve road traffic accidents.

According to the National Restaurant Association, 25% of restaurant visits in the U.S. occur at a drive-thru window.

One of the first municipalities to prohibit new and expanded drive-thrus was South Los Angeles in 2008. They also banned the construction of new stand-alone fast-food restaurants. In 2015, a non-profit research organization called RAND published a study examining the ban's impact on diet and obesity in L.A. County from 2007 to 2012. Its researchers found obesity actually increased among residents in the area.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: California; US: Minnesota; US: Missouri; US: New Jersey
KEYWORDS: environazi; greenrawdeal; nannystatism
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To: Mount Athos

Is there anything a Leftist can’t _ up?


41 posted on 10/16/2019 8:07:05 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (This space for rent.)
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To: Mount Athos

When I use the drive-thru, it’s for my physical safety.


42 posted on 10/16/2019 8:16:42 PM PDT by Mr. Blond
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To: dp0622

At least Missouri does a better job than most at not letting their cities be the end all.


43 posted on 10/16/2019 8:31:50 PM PDT by Luke21
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To: Mount Athos
25% of restaurant visits in the U.S. occur at a drive-thru window

For fast food that number is 60%.

44 posted on 10/16/2019 9:42:38 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (This Space For Rant)
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To: Mount Athos
No, it won't work.

Government just meddling in the freedoms of people to live their lives as they choose and not how the government dictates it to them.

What's next? Banning popcorn in movie theaters and replacing it with government-mandated arugula?

45 posted on 10/16/2019 9:44:26 PM PDT by HotHunt (Been there. Done that.)
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To: Mount Athos

It will cut down on business profits for a while....I prefer getting out of the car and entering the place...eyes on has sometimes made me walk back out.....


46 posted on 10/17/2019 3:16:47 AM PDT by trebb (Don't howl about illegal leeches, or Trump in general, while not donating to FR - it's hypocritical.)
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To: Mount Athos

Is this really just aimed at keeping Chick Fil A out of major metro areas...?


47 posted on 10/17/2019 3:21:49 AM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: Vision

But at least the fast food employees are getting $15 per hour.

FIGHT FOR 15! FIGHT FOR 15!

Yuhuh.


48 posted on 10/17/2019 5:00:04 AM PDT by jimjohn (2020: The year the Republicans can and should take back the black vote.)
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To: Mount Athos

Stupidity wearing enviromental clothes is killing America.

Alas, No earth quake or hurricane will ever be available to destroy the Blight on The Prarie


49 posted on 10/17/2019 5:07:30 AM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. N.C. +12) Progressives are existential American enemies)
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