Given the abundance of empty lots and paved-over surface parking lots all around the central city, I find it humorous that the mayor's office is targeting drive-thrus for their inefficient use of space. Sure, drive-thrus require more internal vehicular circulation space, but for the businesses that use them, this minor inefficiency easily pays for itself in higher capacity during peak times.

Are drive-thrus inherently dangerous for pedestrians? Show me the proof. These lots tend to have low bushes with very clear angles of view of traffic, unlike buildings with zero lot lines.