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Forum: Living Car Free
06-26-14, 08:22 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Fortunately, I live in the city that agrees with...

Fortunately, I live in the city that agrees with my "vision of utopia" to an extent. Seattle has been doing "road diets," building more greenways and bike paths, promoting the development of...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-14, 10:20 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Okay. You may not believe this, but I enjoyed the...

Okay. You may not believe this, but I enjoyed the discussion with you. Have a good day. :)
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-14, 10:07 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

I agree that it may make your argument for adding...

I agree that it may make your argument for adding a lane more valid. It still won't make my argument for removing a lane any less valid, especially if reduced demand is combined with increased supply...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

From Wikipedia. ========== Reduced demand...

From Wikipedia.

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Reduced demand has been demonstrated in a number of studies associated with bridge closings (to be repaired) or major roads rehabilitation projects. These studies have...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-14, 09:33 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

I do believe that my solution would reduce...

I do believe that my solution would reduce congestion. The fewer cars, the less congestion. It's called reduced demand. :)

Am I against cars? Of course, I am. The fewer cars on the road, the...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-14, 09:20 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

It discourages more people from driving. With...

It discourages more people from driving. With more efficient bus services, more people will ride the bus. That will in turn decrease the vehicular traffic volume as well as enabling the authorities...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

I'm not familiar with the Minneapolis / St Paul...

I'm not familiar with the Minneapolis / St Paul area, but what is the area like between the two, where the train runs? Are they urban neighborhoods that are already developed, or more like suburbs?...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-14, 08:01 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Seattle has a relatively new light rail system...

Seattle has a relatively new light rail system and has been expanding the line. While buses are more flexible and cost less upfront, the light rail has its own advantage - not susceptible to traffic...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-14, 07:40 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Just curious, what is the "alternative...

Just curious, what is the "alternative transportation" you are referring to?
Forum: Living Car Free
06-20-14, 11:30 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Like I said in an earlier post, some cities are...

Like I said in an earlier post, some cities are making changes to make their residents' lives easier without having to drive. Those who like the sprawled areas are free to live and drive in such an...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-20-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Again, this is a car-free forum. Unless sprawling...

Again, this is a car-free forum. Unless sprawling helps car-free or car-light lifestyle, I consider it an objective evil in this context.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-20-14, 02:24 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

"Good" things are happening, though. The example...

"Good" things are happening, though. The example of Seattle is one of them. They are building more greenways and more walk/bike paths in the areas around downtown so people can choose to live in the...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-20-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

I *think* Roody is referring to the areas that...

I *think* Roody is referring to the areas that are highly inconvenient to live without a car. That's what comes to my mind when I hear the word "sprawl." It can be small or large towns. It can be out...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-14, 11:34 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Terminology aside, I like it wherever things are...

Terminology aside, I like it wherever things are located close enough for biking, if not walking, and they have good public transit connecting various parts of the area together. I haven't found any...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

I agree, I like to have green spaces around me,...

I agree, I like to have green spaces around me, but that doesn't mean there has to be a sprawl to achieve it. The neighbourhood I live in now is making good progress building centralized residential...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-14, 04:37 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

I see. I was assuming the terrain was relatively...

I see. I was assuming the terrain was relatively flat. Too much stereotype about your country...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-14, 04:18 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Good point. One of the reasons we moved to the...

Good point. One of the reasons we moved to the city was that we wanted to be close to the dynamic living of the city centre. :)
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

My issue with the urban sprawl in the U.S. is...

My issue with the urban sprawl in the U.S. is mostly how it is built around cars. Public transit tends to be (though not always is) mediocre, and the business / shopping areas are usually located far...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Yeah, I can see how children can throw in a lot...

Yeah, I can see how children can throw in a lot more factors into the decision making process. I know a few friends who are considering moving so they can send their children to reputable public...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-14, 12:53 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

I'm married with no children. Another reason we...

I'm married with no children. Another reason we moved was that my wife wanted to live closer to the city for "more liveliness." Job-wise, it was kinda funny because the move did get her closer to her...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-18-14, 11:42 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

Thanks! I used to spend $120+ a month on gas. Now...

Thanks! I used to spend $120+ a month on gas. Now it's down to about $5 a month. My monthly bus pass used to cost $144. Now I only pay per ride and the monthly cost is about $20 since I ride to work...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-18-14, 11:03 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 29,806
Posted By daihard

I recently moved from a suburban city to Seattle....

I recently moved from a suburban city to Seattle. Part of the reason was to depend less on driving. With a shorter commute, better access to public transit and my new passion (i.e. cycling), I've...
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