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> not everyone is in a position to replace their car I agree, which is why I said taking away someone's license is net counterproductive. Also, I'm not sugges
by btrettel 8y ago
> not everyone is in a position to replace their car
I agree, which is why I said taking away someone's license is net counterproductive.
Also, I'm not suggesting that people should become cyclists, just that driving is expensive.
- StudentStuff 8y agoOn the flipside, a 45min commute in bad traffic can be a breeze on an eBike. Building mine ran $800 all in, and its been quite a commute changer. Ultimately, these are just bandaids for low-density areas, greater density is needed to make the US livable without long distance commuting.
- rightbyte 8y agoI would happely bike 45 min to work 7 months a year when it's not freezing and I did so, till I left academia and took a industry job 45 min away with car. The main problem for commuting efficiency is housing and barrier of entry for getting a job close to where I live or vice versa.
- vonmoltke 8y ago> greater density is needed to make the US livable without long distance commuting It might help distance, but it usually doesn't do much to help time.
- StudentStuff 8y agoHigher density means the grocery store is a 7 minute walk away rather than a 15 to 20 minute drive. Same goes for other destinations, though housing bubbles like what is occurring right now have inflicted needless commuting on many workers.