nancy_davis75•1mo agoProlific Poster

Flex hours seemed messy, but they slash commute emissions.

A coworker showed me the data on traffic patterns. Now I'm all for it.

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Ever think about how much quieter mornings would be? Flex hours could give us back some peace and quiet... not just clear skies.

baker.sarah1mo ago

There's a study from Denmark that found traffic noise increases heart disease risk by 8%. Flex hours don't just clean the air, they create quiet time for neighborhoods near roads. We always talk about the air pollution from cars, but the constant noise is a real health burden too. Spreading out commutes means kids can play outside in the afternoon without all that racket. It's a double win for community health that doesn't get enough attention.

the_kelly1mo ago

Ever notice how we just accept constant noise as normal now? @baker.sarah is right about kids playing, but it's everything - trying to talk on your porch, having a window open, even just thinking straight. My street is basically a racetrack from 7-9am and 4-6pm, and you just plan your whole life around that noise wall. Flex hours could actually give neighborhoods back those quiet hours we've lost, not just cut pollution.