I remember a few ecomodders saying that they have to use their car for a short commute because bikes aren't allowed on the highway (and even if they were, who'd risk it?), while any alternative route is at least 2-3 times longer and may involve gravel. This only shows how car-centric and pedestrian&bike-unfriendly modern society is, since it
forces you to have and use a car
anywhere you go. It's no wonder that people who grow up in such reality don't even know there are alternatives, so then they plan new roads only for cars.
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Originally Posted by California98Civic
Yeah. I need to get back on my bicycle too. But the bus is more expensive than driving my car. I spend about $1.25 in gas to go the 24 mile round trip that would cost $3 on the bus.
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Can you get something like a monthly bus ticket? They usually come out much cheaper than buying an individual ticket for each time you ride.
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Originally Posted by Arragonis
But at the same time they are happy to allow supermarket developments (Asda (aka Walmart UK), Tesco, Sainsbury's etc.) to develop both in the suburbs and in out of town centres which are only accessible by car.
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Malls and other large complexes (cinemas, offices, etc.) are built were the real estate is cheaper.
I'll add that my Dad-in-law always goes to the doctor's office (7.5 km) by car, while his pregnant daughter always takes the bus and then walks, and I usually bike. I'll add that half of his visits at the doctor are related to his hack of exercise ever since he retired
