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It's not just that they are unaffordable. My wife and I have two cars between us and live in the suburbs. We're concerned about climate change and trying to fin
by UtopiaPunk 4y ago
It's not just that they are unaffordable. My wife and I have two cars between us and live in the suburbs. We're concerned about climate change and trying to find ways to contribute to the problem less, so we try to drive less.
In doing that, though, I've discovered that cars are kind of miserable! Walking, biking, and riding the train are all much more pleasant ways of getting from one place to another. I feel more engaged with the world around me and more active.
I also have a little kid and feel much more concerned these days about car crashes (with cars, but especially with pedestrians).
So with all that, we're trying to form a plan to move to a larger city that prioritizes other forms of transit over cars. It'll be more expensive. Although maybe it'll all even out if we stop driving?