What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house?
What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house?
What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house?
A recent YouGov survey asked Americans what they think they should be able to get to within a 15-minute walk of their house.
Of these choices, I can currently walk to all of them from my apartment, aside from a university (no biggie, I'm not currently studying, although there is a Tafe within walking distance), a hospital, and a sports arena.
How many can you get to with a 15 minute walk from your house?
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@Brendanjones @otfrom @ajsadauskas @urlyman @fuck_cars
I'd also mention that, at least in Denver, the Park&Rides actually interfere with walking to our stations. The large garages and/or surface lots are often situated smack in the middle of pedestrian and bike routes. And, they use land that could be used for transit-accessible housing.
@Brendanjones @otfrom @ajsadauskas @urlyman @fuck_cars
People I know that have used Park&Rides, often tell me, after abandoning them, "It's just easier to drive in once I'm in the car. And I hate paying to park and then the light rail fare."
@MarvinFreeman @otfrom @ajsadauskas @urlyman @fuck_cars Regarding the money, that’s annoying because it should be solvable. For example Amsterdam has park n rides on its outskirts because they don’t want cars in the city. The P+R parking is far cheaper than parking in the city (literally 10x cheaper), so the cost of the tram is a non-issue.
@Brendanjones @otfrom @ajsadauskas @urlyman @fuck_cars
I think, although the amount paid for parking is an issue, the hassle of paying twice while rushing to work is also a factor.
Of course, in the US any charges imposed on the free use of cars is anathema, despite the wisdom of making pushing the cost/benefit balance toward public transit.
@MarvinFreeman @otfrom @ajsadauskas @urlyman @fuck_cars And also changing mode of transport twice! Changeovers suck and add time to your journey.