Originally Posted by
albertmoreno
RANT. i ride my bike and take a bus. buses with bike racks can work well with bikes to make some trips more feasible. if i'm going to LA in fact, i'd rather take a bus. it feels safer, at least in the more congested areas. i think public transportation is a viable option for people who want to drive less. you need to realize not everyone loves riding bikes like we do. we've only managed to do it because we enjoy the activity and we've rearranged our lives to minimize inconvenience. we can't "move people out of cars." they have to want a change. i just don't see why you're so upset. you seem sort of self-righteous TBH.
I agree with you, Albert. We mustn't fall into an "either...or" mentality. Bikes are great, but I also use the train and occasionally ride the bus. The more options for car-free living, the better.
Seville has bus/taxi lanes running right next to our bike paths. Here's an
example of one on a bridge going over the Guadalquiver River. Motorcars must cross using another bridge, which is jammed during rush hours.