savjeeIf we all cycled like the Dutch, CO2 emissions would drop by 690 million tonnes
idleNot really sure how well bikes would work where I live. The winters are harsh, and its steep hill after steep hill.
A valid concern. Bikes are good for fair weather and close proximity. Not all of the world is set up for this. Trains and busses have been around for a long time and can help reduce emissions and work in bad weather. Trains could require costly new infrastructure but busses can use existing roadways. The big goal should be to move away from cars. Ten people on a bus use less emissions then 10 cars on thier own.
Agreed. they are so expensive let alone bad for the environment.
Its surprising how well bikes can work in harsh winter conditions, if the infrastructure is well build. Not just Bikes has a video on Oulu in Finnland that does this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhx-26GfCBU&t=1s
When the weather is nice you could ebike.
GraceGHe-biking RULES. You don't even have to pedal if you don't want to, the throttle works just fine (although it eats your battery life if you don't augment it with pedaling)
This kind of e-bike is not allowed (or it is, but with big caveats, more akin to motorcycles) on public European roads. Regular ebikes can't have a throttle and are heavily restricted on top speed (20 to 25km/h depending on the country. Can go faster but you're not helped by the motor over that speed).
We have similar laws in America, but they're not as strict. Ours can go 35km/h (or 22 mph) before it gets called a Class B e-bike, which you need a driver's license for and can't go on bike paths/trails.