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Cars > public transportation. I forget things & often have to turn back, and I like the freedom to change my mind at any point, stop where I want, and go wherever I want. I also hate being forced into shared public spaces. I also hate the idea of trusting the government to make any of it in any way near efficient. Fuck public transportation.
Just because something makes individuals happy doesn't eliminate the consequences. Most people would probably agree that cars are more convenient for sure, but they are highly inefficient compared to public transport.
You might not trust your government to manage public transportation effectively and that's completely reasonable, but is that the same as saying public transportation has no value and we should all just get cars and to hell with the consequences?
I kind of disagree but kind of don't. I think most of modern urbanists don't want cars banned, they just don't want it to be the only practical way to get around.
Also, I'm a big gearhead. I like driving and working on cars. But I don't like commuting in traffic, paying to keep a car out of necessity, finding parking, breakdowns. I feel so liberated and free when driving on a mountain road with the top down. I feel similarly free when I get drunk and walk home, get groceries on my bike, or read a book on the bus. I don't think public transit is right for everyone. But I think having it as a good option alongside driving, walking, and cycling is just good city planning.
I'm totally the opposite. I feel you gotta love in a town/city where it's great. I just moved to a city where I have to drive most places now... I find myself getting lazier ... I drive to the gym. That feels bad.
Nonetheless, I respect your unpopular opinion!
I specifically moved from a cars-only city to a one with a more robust public transit system. I couldnโt be happier every time I take the bus!
If you had to pay all of the cost associated with car travel, you'd still like it more, but you wouldn't think it is worth that amount of money.
Truth is, cars are heavily subsidized.