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> I’ve got momentum, I don’t feel like stopping, I’m running late. This is what baffles me the most. The same could be said for cars, not to mention that every
by aleksandrm 11y ago
> I’ve got momentum, I don’t feel like stopping, I’m running late.
This is what baffles me the most. The same could be said for cars, not to mention that every red light/stop sign stop-and-go wastes a lot more fuel/creates more pollution. This is a ridiculous excuse for cyclists.
- bradleyland 11y agoThe distance between you and the impact of your increased fuel consumption or environmental impact is massive compared to the distance between you and the impact of stopping/starting at every single stoplight. For drivers of a car, it's almost imperceptible. How do you quantify the difference? How much more are you going to pay at the pump? For the cyclist, you feel the impact immediately, paid in sweat. I'm not saying it's ok or that it's a good justification. I'm just saying that there's a clear difference in the way people will weigh one against the other under different circumstances.