Originally Posted by
chefisaac
One of the smartest things my parents did was flat out tell my brother and I that we are not going to drive at age 16. That we need to learn the bus systems, trains, and learn to walk/ride. Best thing ever.
I loved the train. The local bus was ok but not my thing. Walking was good but we live sorta far out of places. I rode my bike to work and school everyday. It was a lovely experiance.
Our kids would have moved out - the closest bus stop is almost two miles away, with very limited service. But they both are attracted to cycling as young adults, with the youngest not wanting to take his car to school in Seattle - he is a fluent bus/train rider these days. Hope to buy him a new bike this summer for CX, and send him to school with a beater to get to class and back from his apartment.