You do not want to ride a bike on a lot of US roads. They’re designed for high-speed/high-volume vehicle traffic. Drivers don’t even think to look for bicyclists in most places.
You’re right that a bicycle should be a good alternative, it’s just not realistic based on our current infrastructure.
Going to vote today. That’s a 12-mile round trip with no public transportation at the edge of town. How about you? Have a walk a couple of blocks?
Dunno what a block is, but if its less than a few miles bikes can do it easily.
You do not want to ride a bike on a lot of US roads. They’re designed for high-speed/high-volume vehicle traffic. Drivers don’t even think to look for bicyclists in most places.
You’re right that a bicycle should be a good alternative, it’s just not realistic based on our current infrastructure.