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Many aspects to the word "efficiency". Space efficiency - how wide it takes to reach a certain throughput - train wins Time efficiency - how much time it take
by ackfoobar 3y ago
Many aspects to the word "efficiency".
Space efficiency - how wide it takes to reach a certain throughput - train wins
Time efficiency - how much time it takes to get from point A to point B - barring traffic, car wins
Energy efficiency - how much energy it takes - bike wins
Your argument is just as strong without the subjective ranking of efficiency.
- soperj 3y agoMajority of my time commuting the bike wins every time, mostly because I'm commuting at the same time as everyone else.
- slothtrop 3y agoGood for you. Doesn't describe everyone else.
- q1w2 3y agoNot an option any more when you need to start dropping kids off at school first - not to mention the weather and safety.
- soperj 3y agoI drop my kids off at school on the way. They bike too. Started with a trail-a-bike, and now they are their own bikes and I bike with them to school on my way.
- q1w2 3y agoI bet you live in a different climate than me. ...and your kids are likely older. These factors matter dramatically.
- papa-whisky 3y agoThere are tons of options for carrying kids on a bike. Made even easier when you add electric assist.
- ackfoobar 3y agoI can imagine parents not wanting to take the risk of being outside two-tonne metal boxes on the road with their children. Infrastructure matters a lot.