Melbourne: A City on Wheels (Maybe a Few Too Many Wheels)
Ever driven down Bourke Street during rush hour? Or tried to find a park near the MCG on game day? If you've answered yes (with a grimace, perhaps), then you're well aware that Melbourne has a bit of a... car problem. But just how big is this problem? Buckle up, folks, because we're about to dive into the fascinating, slightly terrifying world of Melbourne's car count.
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More Cars Than Vegemite Jars (Almost)
There's no official count of Melbourne's total cars, but judging by the traffic jams and the never-ending hunt for parking, it's gotta be a lot. One study suggests there are over 1.6 million registered vehicles in Greater Melbourne. That's more than enough to give every single person in Melbourne a car (and maybe even a scooter for good measure).
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Who Needs Two Legs When You Have Two Wheels (and Another Two for the Trailer)?
Melbourne might be known for its laneways and trams, but a surprising number of households are multi-car families. In fact, over half of households in Greater Melbourne have at least two cars. Now, there's nothing wrong with a bit of vehicular variety, but it does make you wonder if that second car ever escapes the driveway or just becomes a glorified storage unit.
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Where Do All These Cars Go? (Besides Making Your Commute a Nightmare)
This is the million-dollar question (well, maybe a few million given the cost of parking). Melbourne's road network is feeling the strain of all these cars. The city is constantly looking for ways to improve public transport and encourage walking and cycling, but old habits die hard (especially if those habits involve blasting the radio and singing along terribly while stuck in traffic).
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FAQ: You've Got Questions, We've Got (Kinda) Snarky Answers
How to avoid becoming a statistic in Melbourne's traffic jam hell? Embrace public transport! It might not be perfect, but at least you can avoid the stress of parking and pretend you're reading a book while scrolling through social media.
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How to convince your neighbour they don't need four cars (seriously, four?) Good luck. Maybe offer to buy one?
How to find a park in the CBD without sacrificing your firstborn? This one requires a miracle or a time machine. Maybe both.
How to deal with the existential dread that creeps in when you see a car park full of SUVs that will never see dirt? Retail therapy? Distraction is key.
How to turn Melbourne into a car-free utopia? That, my friend, is the ultimate Melbourne dream. But maybe start with convincing your neighbour about car number three.
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