Originally Posted by
jefnvk
IMO, they are not to add to the charm, but to keep people away. Commuters are a lot less likely to cut through nice areas if they have to deal with rutted, lane and a half dirt roads.
Makes sense, more privacy. OTOH in the 2 local super-wealthy suburbs even some of the major arteries are antiquated 2-lane roads w/little or no shoulders. Not safe for bikes/peds & slow for cars in rush hour though they have plenty of $$ to improve if they wished.