Originally Posted by TuckertonRR
What? Do you work for a car company or something? There ARE NO ROADS that are "the open road" or whatever else the car co's try to sell to us! That's a load of BS! Also, you're assuming you DON'T have a choice of :
where you work
your hours
where you live
I *chose* to work in an area supported by good public transport, and where I live, by being a good place to live, to bike around in, and has good transport. But don't tell me you *have to* live in the burbs where there isn't really any other practical option but to drive, then complain about it!! Talk about being a slave (both mental & physical) to your car! Jeeze!!!!
No I don't work for a car company and I don't live in the burbs. I do however work in the burbs. There is good public transport available (as long as I don't work to late). Shame it costs more than driving. I am down to one car and will be car free next year once the lease on my remaining car is up.
However, I wasn't talking about me specifically. Just pointing out that their are perfectly rational reasons for commuting to work in a car. Most people do not base their career choices solely on the commute. Rational people are concerned about things like the type of position, income and benefits. It doesn't always make sense to move closer to the job either (if you own, moving can cost over $50,000 round here). Living car free is not so impressive if you can't really afford one and have no dependants.