Standard Online Discourse: "I sure wish we had quality bike infrastructure." "Oh so you think we should all commute 30 miles on a bicycle uphill both ways in the snow? Got it."
@Boenau Also, why do you hate the elderly and the disabled
@Boenau In the North they yell it's too cold half the year, in the South they yell it's too hot, in the middle they yell it's too wet. It's always too something, and it's always all or nothing.
@Boenau Followed in short order by the "How are you getting your couch home?" chorus.
@Boenau Lol. "Lots of European nations have widespread bicycle infrastructure." Them: "Canada's too big!" Did I say I want to ride my bike to Vancouver?
@Boenau @WorkCycles You can’t deliver a freezer to your elderly relatives every day by bike.
@Boenau Strawman arguments like this are a form of lying. Traveling 30 miles with electric-assist in protected lanes is likely faster than driving in heavy traffic. A big deal in emergencies. Ambulances can drive on wide bike lanes when car lanes are clogged. x.com/dooleymdseattl…
@Boenau Strawman arguments like this are a form of lying. Traveling 30 miles with electric-assist in protected lanes is likely faster than driving in heavy traffic. A big deal in emergencies. Ambulances can drive on wide bike lanes when car lanes are clogged. x.com/dooleymdseattl… https://t.co/EWnElzr48F
@Boenau The trick is, you actually are willing to push it that far, but deny it to get your foot in the door
@Boenau Have you been in my city council meetings? 😏