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OP’s point is that revealed preferences matter and I think they did a relatively decent job expressing the state of those revealed preferences. That doesn’t ma
by atdrummond 3y ago
OP’s point is that revealed preferences matter and I think they did a relatively decent job expressing the state of those revealed preferences.
That doesn’t make anything in your response less valid about how we actually should treat these resources.
- jacquesm 3y agoThe whole comment shows a locally centered viewpoint that somehow gets blown up into worldwide support. I don't buy that. There are plenty of places where the bicycle is the dominant mode of transportation. And what's with the 'downvote all you want' nonsense.
- Retric 3y agoCompare the population of all bike friendly areas with the global population it’s clear what’s the dominant situation. Overall things are improving, but most of the world isn’t currently particularly bike safe. Also, it’s a bike friendly thread. I am well aware of the audience reading the post, the point was to encourage discussion rather than unthinking reflexive action.
- jacquesm 3y agoThere are many 'bike friendly areas' outside of the West notably in Asia. Obviously all of this is dynamic but to present it as a 'done deal' because we have made a decision, especially as 'humanity' is ridiculous. And pre-emptive bitching about downvotes is not something to expect from an account as old as yours.
- Retric 3y agoWho said it’s a done deal in the future, things can change. I would personally ban cars, Taxi, Uber etc in NYC, but that’s currently a minority opinion. Also there are a few bike friendly areas inside the US, it’s just uncommon.