Bikes and sidewalks are subtractive solutions and don’t “grow the GDP” like brand new EVs and associated infrastructure do [1]. Of course EVs are a better solu

Bikes and sidewalks are subtractive solutions and don’t “grow the GDP” like brand new EVs and associated infrastructure do [1]. Of course EVs are a better solution than ICE cars but to address a lot of problems in society we don’t need better versions of existing things but entirely new solutions altogether (sidewalks, bike lanes, better density and zoning). As the author of this article mentioned and I agree, it’s disappointing to see other articles come out that do in fact blame bike riders for problems caused by reckless car drivers [2] and overall infrastructure mismanagement that can be placed solely at the feet of city leaders, state departments of transportation, and federal agencies. This car-only infrastructure is beyond stupid, and the drivers themselves (a leading cause of unnecessary death and injury in America) are themselves victims. [1] They actually grow the GDP in less direct ways like increasing amounts of entrepreneurial activities, less obesity, less deaths and injuries (more capable workers), and instead of money going to department of highways budgets, oil and gas, tires, the vehicles themselves, and parking lots families can instead invest or spend on other much needed items - this particularly affects the poor. [2] I’m reminded of an article I saw previously and don’t have on hand where I believe a child or perhaps a few people were killed by someone who was drinking and driving and had 38 fucking speeding tickets and was still allowed to drive.