My criticism is concerning those carbrained big vehicles. Look at those Cybertrucks and Jeeps and tell me that that’s not dangerous for pedestrians, bicyclists, children, and all alike. More dangerous for other car drivers as well.
Cars demand large parking spots, pollute the environment, aren’t convenient (you constantly need to watch traffic rules, get honked at, have to fuel, have to look for a parking spot, or can get fined…). With a bicycle, this is all much less the case, and with widespread public transit, all of that is gone. Much more convenient and luxurious!
Sure, I’ll admit – if you ignore all of those above, it’s attractive to be able to hop and go everywhere.
But with good public transit and pedestrian & bike infrastructure (as well mixed-use development), a carless life is much nicer. Hell, it’s actually nicer having a car when those things are present. More bicyclists and walking people, denser development - means fewer people on the road - means fewer traffic jams - means driving is nicer.
My criticism is concerning those carbrained big vehicles. Look at those Cybertrucks and Jeeps and tell me that that’s not dangerous for pedestrians, bicyclists, children, and all alike. More dangerous for other car drivers as well.
Cars are the problem. That’s the harsh fact.
And they also clog the roads.
It also takes like 15 kids in front of the SUV to see any kid. Hell, even with adults you can often not see them… They are very, very dangerous.
Cars demand large parking spots, pollute the environment, aren’t convenient (you constantly need to watch traffic rules, get honked at, have to fuel, have to look for a parking spot, or can get fined…). With a bicycle, this is all much less the case, and with widespread public transit, all of that is gone. Much more convenient and luxurious!
Sure, I’ll admit – if you ignore all of those above, it’s attractive to be able to hop and go everywhere.
But with good public transit and pedestrian & bike infrastructure (as well mixed-use development), a carless life is much nicer. Hell, it’s actually nicer having a car when those things are present. More bicyclists and walking people, denser development - means fewer people on the road - means fewer traffic jams - means driving is nicer.
I feel like you don’t know what a park and ride is.