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How long does it take to bike? I find that often the issue is the infrequency or inconvenience of public transit routes, not that there's any inherent obstacle
by kscaldef 17y ago
How long does it take to bike? I find that often the issue is the infrequency or inconvenience of public transit routes, not that there's any inherent obstacle to traveling without a car.
- Timothee 17y agoThat's my main problem. I would rather take public transportation, but by car it takes me 35-60 minutes depending on traffic, against at least an hour and a half. So, total time is a factor, as well as restricted schedules. (i.e. no options after a certain time) On the other hand, the answer to this might be to find a job where public transportation is an option. (near future plan)
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- durin42 17y agoBikes aren't always a viable replacement - my parents travel with large (up to 100 pounds) instruments. Also, bikes are frequently a poor idea in inclement weather, making them non-ideal for things like transit to work if you've got a reasonable distance to travel. If I ride my bike to work, it's 15 miles - I won't bother in the rain. It'd be slower than any of my public transit options, and considerably less safe.
- kscaldef 17y agoYou'd be surprised how much weight you can transport on a bike with appropriate gearing and a trailer. I'm not sure what your public transit options are, but unless I've got a straight-shot light-rail route to where I'm going or it's really hilly, biking is almost always faster than public transit for me.