An angry resident took to the subreddit r/mildlyinfuriating to vent their frustrations about a neighbor who parked a huge truck in such a way that it took over the entire curbside.
Commenters voiced outrage toward the owner of the vehicle for taking up the majority of a shared space.
"You can still call the police," wrote one Redditor.
They also voiced concern about the need for the huge truck itself.
"It's also just a comically large truck," wrote one Redditor. "It looks like it's out of a 3rd grader sketchbook. I'm not sure why we, as a society, keep wanting bigger and bigger vehicles when there are much smaller trucks that can do all the same jobs."
Trucks of this size are generally considered bad for the environment, as they produce a significant amount of air pollution due to their large diesel engines. While they may make up a small portion of vehicles on the road, this pollution can drastically impact air quality.
This is one reason why issues with neighbors can make homeowners feel like they are losing the battle to produce environmental change. While it's easy to be apathetic, it's worth remembering that neighbors are not discounting your own environmental progress.
There are many ways a single person can reduce their negative environmental impact. Some solutions include installing solar, creating a native plant garden, investing in clean economy stocks, and supporting circular brands. A little often goes a long way and can make up for pesky neighbors who seem to detract from your green efforts.
The huge truck taking up a majority of the sidewalk also makes the area feel unwalkable. Unwalkable cities deter citizens from the greener, healthier alternative of walking. Plus, when sidewalks are blocked, people who use wheelchairs are forced into the street, putting their safety at risk.
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"I'm in a wheelchair & it's infuriating when people park on the pavement or block it in some way. If I can't get past it on the pavement, I have to go onto the road to go around it. Which obviously isn't at all safe!" wrote one commenter.
Another added, "This is the rant people need to hear."
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