Safe Streets Rebel’s protest comes after automatic vehicles were blamed for incidents including crashing into a bus and running over a dog. City officials in June said…

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    1 year ago

    Of course! For running errands and local, day-to-day tasks the bicycle is of course the best vehicle :)

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      1 year ago

      When it isn’t icy, rainy, or too hot, or you need to transport cargo, or need to be presentable when you arrive, or aren’t healthy enough…

      Wow, that’s a lot of caveats. I still end up biking a decent chunk, and travel with public transport a bit as well (thanks to student rebates), but my car is a frequently used necessity.

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        1 year ago

        Exactly, even if people wanted to not everyone can afford to arrive all sweaty or wet carrying a giant backpack.

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      Assuming you live in a bike-friendly area. Bad biking infrastructure means you’re basically risking your life every time you go out on one.