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Old 08-24-09, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert C
The first is that if people are willing to pay more for it then it shows that there is a market demand and producers will try to make more of it. However, it also means that car free will remain out of the financial reach of the people who need the savings that it can bring.
The second side doesn't automatically follow especially with a bike you can extend the area where you can be car free. As bike facilities are extended the area where it is feasible to be car-free grows.
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