Drive-thrus require huge amounts of asphalt and impact air quality, with motorists spewing emissions as they inch forward for a crispy chicken sandwich, bank withdrawal or venti latte. The lines are unsightly and back up into traffic, causing problems. Might it be better if there were fewer such scenes?
Golden city leaders launched a monthslong effort to explore whether this city of 20,000 should limit or even outlaw new drive-thru operations in the name of cleaner air and better mobility for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Golden city leaders launched a monthslong effort to explore whether this city of 20,000 should limit or even outlaw new drive-thru operations in the name of cleaner air and better mobility for pedestrians and cyclists.