• RGB3x3@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I wish it was possible not to own a car in the US. But our infrastructure is built so poorly that it is actually impossible.

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      1 year ago

      I feel the same. Even in a state as populated as NJ the public transit system is mediocre unless you are going into NYC.

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        1 year ago

        I only live about 6 miles from my job. If I rode my bike, I’d probably get killed on the road I’d have to take to get to work.

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      1 year ago

      Yes awful public transportation…but “impossible”? Nahh. Still, could save alot of wear and tear getting and ebike for a portion of travel distance.

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        1 year ago

        I was doing a 20 mile one way commute on an ebike in Austin before I moved and now work from home. Driving was still slightly faster but not being in traffic was worth it.

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      1 year ago

      I feel bad for the younger generations. This whole car culture and at most places being mandatory is just bad.

      I am fortunate to live in a city with decent public transit. I could have owned a car back in 2018 but I put that on standby indefinitely. The money I saved went into buying a house. And now, a bigger house.