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> It's actually not. It's a good argument for actually diversifying our transit options so people have real choice. > If it is easier to do a mix of walking, p
by leftyted 7y ago
> It's actually not. It's a good argument for actually diversifying our transit options so people have real choice.
> If it is easier to do a mix of walking, public transit, etc, then there's no single point of failure.
I have "real choice". Subway, buses, uber, walking, biking. That's normally how I get around.
But I, someone who relies on public transportation, have noticed that there are, in fact, situations where owning a car is advantageous. Like an epidemic.
Forget my commute. I can't visit my sister, who lives 15 miles away, without uber/metro/bus. Those options would put me in the wake of hundreds or thousands of other people. If I had a car, I could just drive and it would be significantly safer.
I'm not saying "everyone should buy a car". I'm noting that, hey, there actually are situations where being able to safely move around by yourself is helpful. That's not so shocking!
- DoreenMichele 7y agoYou know, I know there's a pandemic on and we're all snappish, me included. But real choice includes "choice to own a car, if you so wish, and drive it where you want." That's my entire point. You should have a choice. It shouldn't ever be an argument of "all public transit, all the time" versus "cult of the car." But Americans turn it into an either/or argument all the time. Take care. Safely move around as you choose. Wash your hands. Stop touching your face.
- leftyted 7y agoThis has nothing to do with any of the things I've posted in this thread. I do have a choice. I could buy a car. Many people own cars. My point was that a pandemic (or similar event) is a good argument for owning a car. I'm a little bewildered at how you've chosen to communicate but, uh, have a nice day.