Every initiative to clear personal cars from clogged cities stresses the importance of excellent, affordable transit. Don’t see that on too many politicians’ blotters, but we should all be tired of cars being king. If governments are happy to give out steep incentives to those buying electric cars, they should consider that “
of between $200 and $1,700 to people who buy e-bikes…Michigan, Vermont, and Oregon offer additional rebates.” Canada is a huge country, and for the many living in rural regions, this discussion isn’t about you. But think of how many could benefit from this kind of planning. When your kid moves out for school or work, the first thing you do is check out how they will get around. For many, it’s the first time they realize how truly ragged or non-existent transit is in too many of our cities. We have seniors who may keep driving long past when it’s safe because they have little choice.
drivingdotca Because it's too easily subject to abuse. No one is scared of 'well planned communities'; rather, it's the probability of tyrants taking control of these '15 minute cities'.
drivingdotca Because it's fantasy!
drivingdotca 'worship cars'... No. Relish freedom of movement & independence... Yes.
drivingdotca I do not want my freedom to travel were I want and when I want. 15 min cities can be sent to the city dump
drivingdotca Because of the term 'well-planned'. You know it never will be - *somebody* will have an agenda. Always.
drivingdotca because radicalized American conservatives have a knee-jerk, ideological over-reaction to the word 'planned'. For them, only random market outcomes are allowed in any context, no matter how perverse or wasteful.
drivingdotca The msm despises the freedom & choice cars give to every individual. They're working hard on behalf of the Trudeau government to corral us into pods & make us subservient to his government.
drivingdotca We are not scared of it