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Guess I live in a fantasy world of 7+ million dwarves and elves, who ride the magical underground griffinway system, with over 120 million riders every year. Because actually reality does work that way here.Reality doesn't work that way.
After watching the video, my question is...how the fuck do you get out of the car if you park that close to each other in a parallel spot?
Lived in Europe no, major airport yes. I travel A LOT for my job. As a matter of fact because of the type of job I work, using public transportation is simply not an option. While I don't require a large vehicle, I do require my own vehicle. This is not the type of job I planned on working again, but work is work. Requiring public transportation or a specific license to operate a vehicle in the city is extremely naive and idealistic. Next month I may be back in a desk job again, who knows. Either way, I still wouldn't ride public transportation because frankly it is too bloody expensive, inconvenient and there is far too much crime associated with it.
Afraid real life doesn't work that way buddy. Read the above.
Reality doesn't work that way.
No, I am simply not so idealistic that I am unable to see how reality actually is. Apparently unlike some of you, I actually work in the real world where things like this are not even remotely feasible.
It's all typical Progressive fantasy land.
Unless you live in a densly populated area, mass transit doesn't work. The light rail and bus lines we have out here in Southern California (with all it's wonderful urban spraw) are all heavily subsidized by the taxpayers. If they set ticket prices based on what it really costs to run the system, they would loose most thier riders as it would be much cheaper to drive. If they somehow managed to increase ridership to 10%, the state would be flat broke in less than a month.
I'll be buying one of these smart cars when everyone else has one too... because I'm sorry but that thing doesn't stand a chance in a collision with something like a Yukon, Denali or Grand Cherokee...
It's all typical Progressive fantasy land.
Unless you live in a densly populated area, mass transit doesn't work. The light rail and bus lines we have out here in Southern California (with all it's wonderful urban spraw) are all heavily subsidized by the taxpayers. If they set ticket prices based on what it really costs to run the system, they would loose most thier riders as it would be much cheaper to drive. If they somehow managed to increase ridership to 10%, the state would be flat broke in less than a month.
cool they can use these all major cities... ban all cars/trucks from operating in commercial centers/non residential areas inside cities unless you have a work license that requires operation of said truck/van. Force folks onto public transportation or these types of smart eco friendly modes of transport. next step... make all the cars automated... plug in destination and they drive themselves at a brisk 10 to 20 mph on city streets... lol would be nice but fat chance of that happening.
you're an idiot. ban all cars/trucks? what If I dont live near one of your utopian cities, I am never allowed to enter one? "FORCE?" people to use a public transportation, nearly half the US population lives in suburban or rural areas. How man mountain towns (and large cities) in the midwest nearly shutdown due to snowfall? Its hard enough to get around in a gas powered 4x4, let alone crappy public transport or battery powered moving lawnchairs. You ideologists lack some very needed grounding. Im all for being eco-friendly and sustainability, but nobody has the right to force me to be that way, I chose it for myself.
So, this brings up a question I have. Take Chicago for instance. When they have a big snow storm what happens with the "L" and the rest of their mass transit? Does it all shut down? Just encounter delays? Serious question since I see these type of posts saying mass transit doesn't work in the mid-West and northern cities. I know I've ridden the subway and trains in Philly during heavy snow to get around.
As to the "I chose it for myself", thanks for proving the "me me me" attitude. I guess no one should be able to tell me not to drive 100 MPH, or not to drive without headlights at night, or not to drive without a seatbelt. We already have rules about who (need a drivers license) and how to drive. If the infrastructure was put into place where all you had to do is drive to a central location and then let someone else take over... What is so wrong with this?
you guys just dont get it, most of the population doesnt have access to subways. and trains? the only train I could commute with is amtrak, which would cost me around $50 a day, and take 3x the time as it would to drive. We dont all have access to this type of stuff. But once again, those wanting to impose their will on others aren't thinking of others (you quoted me as a "me me me" selfish attitude, but Im not the one trying to tell others what to do)
So lets force everyone to do something because I think its right and it works for me
And this is what will happen when it goes against a semi:
Well, one thing that could be done to limit the number of large vehicles is to restrict them to operating in the city limits between the hours of 10 PM to 6 AM. That gets them off the road before rush hour. Buses would of course have to be excluded, but that would get rid of all the semi trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks, etc. Basically any non-human transport that can't go from 0 to 60 MPH within 20 seconds. It would also help with slowdowns and congestion from these vehicles not being able to get up to speed in stop and go traffic. Plus less cracked windshields from them kicking up loose gravel and debris (I've replaced on average one windshield a year since moving to Houston).
And this is what will happen when it goes against a semi:
Yes because limiting peoples ability to work is such a GOOD idea...
First, don't drive so damn close to things that kick up gravel and you won't have a problem with cracked windshields. The last one I had was 14 years ago and that was because I was *gasp* following a dump truck too close.
Things your little idea seems to forget completely.
1) Semi's are mandatory as businesses require delivery of product in order to function.
2) Construction requires dump trucks
3) Garbage trucks likewise perform a mandatory service.
So you are saying that All the businesses should operate at hours not between the hours of 6am and 10pm? Good luck selling that. This is the problem with idealism, it isn't grounded in reality. The idea doesn't work on any level.
Actually this is what will happen when it hits anything larger than it.
Ok, instead of just telling everyone they are idealistic idiots how about tossing out some ideas of how to
1) reduce the number of cars on the road, instead of increasing every year
2) reduce our gas usage in the US
3) Increase the desire/need of public transportation in the US
Oh, wait, in the "real world" it just can't be done so we just just toss our hands up and say screw it, right?
you guys just dont get it, most of the population doesnt have access to subways. and trains? the only train I could commute with is amtrak, which would cost me around $50 a day, and take 3x the time as it would to drive. We dont all have access to this type of stuff. But once again, those wanting to impose their will on others aren't thinking of others (you quoted me as a "me me me" selfish attitude, but Im not the one trying to tell others what to do)
So lets force everyone to do something because I think its right and it works for me
No one is saying this will be for everyone across ALL of America... /
This thing is going to have to be made out of unbreakable, uncrushable everything and it's going to have to have some type of full body air bag that goes off in the cabin or something before it's ever sold.