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This is likely a regional thing. I assure you this is not the attitude in the Netherlands and other central European countries. Legally speaking it is also com
by eertami 3y ago
This is likely a regional thing. I assure you this is not the attitude in the Netherlands and other central European countries. Legally speaking it is also completely incorrect here.
But different regions will have different laws and public opinion.
- steveBK123 3y agoYes, and the thing is the US is just a bigger place where things/people are more spaced out.. so the distances travelled tend to be much greater. Even within cities it's pretty normal to have a 10+ mile commute each way. My commute would be about that far and include crossing 2 bridges, one of which would be a not insignificant climb (350ft). And I live relatively close to the office relative to many of my over-30 peers. My wife & I both have our parents "nearby" or at least, relative to most of our friends.. nearby. That is to say, 75 miles away. My siblings live 200mi away in different directions, about 400mi apart. Etc. Just a big place, some stuff works different. :shrug:
- CalRobert 3y agoNow, why do you suppose it is commutes are longer in the US?
- steveBK123 3y agoMore space to expand Cities are expensive and not building enough housing People move further out due to cost
- CalRobert 3y agoAnnnnnd why is it that cities aren't building denser housing? (it's because it's illegal. Because of parking minimums, density maximums, and level of service rules. Which exist because of cars. Which you need to go 10 miles because everything is so far apart. Because of those rules. Because of cars.) https://youtu.be/bnKIVX968PQ?si=BdOqmdqkVj5oN7I6 https://youtu.be/bnKIVX968PQ?si=BdOqmdqkVj5oN7I6
- Retric 3y agoAt least in the US there’s a meaningful difference between killing a cyclist on the road and a pedestrian on a sidewalk. The law may not make a distinction, but prosecutors and juries definitely do.