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Re:Cycling is more important than electric cars for reaching... by supertrope on Wednesday April 07, 2021 @07:11PM (#26732797)
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.
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Re:Cycling is more important than electric cars for reaching... by analog31 on Wednesday April 07, 2021 @10:55PM (#26734590)
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.

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