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just read this article about a new study estimating that vehicle emissions contribute to over 41,000 premature deaths a year in the U.S. It got me thinking about Ypsilanti. So many homes (esp. rentals) are right on busy roads like Washtenaw, Michigan Ave, Cross, Grove, Huron, and Packard.

Do you ever think about the long-term health effects of living next to heavy traffic? Should we be worried? Anyone ever chosen where to live in Ypsi based on air quality or avoided buying a house on a major road because of this?

Article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/29/deaths-vehicle-emissions-pollution