on Something Surprising Happens When Bus Rides Are Free · c/fuckcars · 2 pts · 190d@bluemoon Fare-free transit can decrease court workloads in other ways--just by getting people out of cars. I can't speak to NYC, but according to Stateline, over 50% of state and local court cases are traffic cases. https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/data-visualizations/2025/03/how-many-cases-and-what-kind-do-state-and-local-courts-handle
on My projects for the [#FallFinishAlong](https://mastodon.nl/tags/FallFinishAlong)! Left to right: 2x2 rib hat, purely for knitting belt practice. Sleeves for a baby cardigan. [#Sarkle](https://mastodon · c/knitting · 1 pts · 2y
@bluemoon Fare-free transit can decrease court workloads in other ways--just by getting people out of cars. I can't speak to NYC, but according to Stateline, over 50% of state and local court cases are traffic cases. https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/data-visualizations/2025/03/how-many-cases-and-what-kind-do-state-and-local-courts-handle