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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@seanddotmedotuk @CStamp @ajsadauskas @fuck_cars Easy: “the people who use bus stops are not welcome in my neighbourhood.”
@c_9 @CStamp @ajsadauskas @fuck_cars Thankfully, I don’t think people here have reached that state of mind. Lots of people would never get on a bus themselves, but I think there’s a general feeling that they are a good thing, just not good enough to actually use.
@seanddotmedotuk A big thing with buses: how long does it take with a bus vs how long by car? If it’s a 2-3Xs diff, well, if you have a car, you’ll use the car. @c_9 @ajsadauskas @fuck_cars
@CStamp @c_9 @ajsadauskas @fuck_cars Yes, I know, for my commute, it is quicker to walk than to take the bus!
However adding bus lanes, banning cars from city centres etc could make the times closer.
@seanddotmedotuk Depends. Some cities are big and sprawling and not everyone works in city centres. @c_9 @ajsadauskas @fuck_cars
@CStamp @c_9 @ajsadauskas @fuck_cars Yes, fully appreciate that. I was originally referring to those who choose not to use a bus because it is beneath them.
@CStamp @seanddotmedotuk @c_9 @ajsadauskas @fuck_cars measuring travel time should include parking at both ends of the trip when driving. And the level of concentration required to drive is more stressful – I would rather be able to read or knit or something (if the distance is not walkable) than have to pay attention to the road.
@ocursedspite @seanddotmedotuk @c_9 @ajsadauskas @fuck_cars When I first moved to the big city, I spent a least 5 hours commuting a day, changing 3 times, often in very crowded conditions in which you were lucky to get a seat. It was NOT relaxing, especially with people hacking all over others without covering heir mouths, something I was rather shocked to learn was a thing with adults. It would’ve been 80 min-2 hrs by car, depending on traffic, with nice music, no rude crowds of people.