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    Why U.S. Cities Are Banning New Fast-Food Drive-Throughs

    Most of the bans aim to curb emissions and protect pedestrians. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect.
    by Jodi Helmer Oct 10, 2019 2 minutes
    More cities are passing legislation to ban the construction of drive-through windows in an attempt to curb emissions, reduce litter and improve pedestrian safety.

    Pulling into the drive-through lane to order a burger and fries is getting harder in some U.S. cities.

    In August, Minneapolis became the latest city to pass an ordinance banning the construction of new drive-through windows. Similar legislation restricting or banning the ubiquitous windows has also passed in Creve Coeur, Mo.; Long Beach, Calif.; and Fair Haven, N.J.

    Most bans focus on curbing emissions, reducing litter, improving, a plan for growth and development that includes achieving an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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