1. Larger vehicles pose a much greater threat to pedestrians and cyclists, both from frequency and consequence of incidents.
2. Tire emissions are more toxic than exhaust [1] and tire wear is dramatically greater on heavier vehicles. This is about air pollution in the city, not climate change globally.
2. Tire emissions are more toxic than exhaust [1] and tire wear is dramatically greater on heavier vehicles. This is about air pollution in the city, not climate change globally.
[1] https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/03/car-tyre...