Re:Cycling is more important than electric cars for reaching...
by supertrope on Wednesday April 07, 2021 @07:11PM
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People keep hoping for a technological solution to housing and transportation but the real answer is a big cultural and political shift toward apartments and walkable cities. On second thought that may be a heavier lift than self-driving cars.
Re:Cycling is more important than electric cars for reaching...
by analog31 on Wednesday April 07, 2021 @10:55PM
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Indeed, and it's also at best a long term solution. Bikes are something that can appeal to individual agency: I can get a bike and start riding tomorrow. I can't build an apartment building.
Actually, it would be my 6th bike, but that's its own problem. ;-)
I'm spoiled by where I live now, a 25 minute easy bike ride to my workplace, a similar ride for my spouse, and within walking distance of shops. It's really a lifestyle changer.
Re:Cycling is more important than electric cars for reaching...
by twiddling on Wednesday April 07, 2021 @03:14PM
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I actually have a picture of my Opa delivering bread in the 1920s with a cargo bike (bakfiets) in the Netherlands.
Re:Cycling is more important than electric cars for reaching...
by analog31 on Wednesday April 07, 2021 @03:34PM
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That's really cool. I had no idea they went back that far.
Moving any specific component of that system to another niche might help a little, and I'd welcome any progress, but is not a solution.
With that said, I'm a year around bike commuter. Cargo bikes, trailers, and baekfiets are gaining popularity in my locale, especially the electrics.