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* according to literally hundreds of people who have contacted me about this over the years.
I get where NJB is coming from with the “move to EU” sentiment. If you personally want a better car free life, take the easy option and move somewhere like minded. You could spend a decade in north america fighting for a bicycle lane just for motorists to protest it unless cyclists pay “their fair share” in taxes.
There are some places in north america with decent transit and walkability but their scarcity often makes them expensive to live in, even after factoring in savings from not owning a car. It is an incredibly steep uphill battle for most other areas to shift away from car centric design.
I get where NJB is coming from with the “move to EU” sentiment. If you personally want a better car free life, take the easy option and move somewhere like minded. You could spend a decade in north america fighting for a bicycle lane just for motorists to protest it unless cyclists pay “their fair share” in taxes.
There are some places in north america with decent transit and walkability but their scarcity often makes them expensive to live in, even after factoring in savings from not owning a car. It is an incredibly steep uphill battle for most other areas to shift away from car centric design.
i completely agree