Is it possible?
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Is it possible?
Is there anyone who lives car free with kids? I posted something about living car free and transforming cities into cycling industries, but someone mentioned that it is impossible due to many reasons. One that I remember is that there are families with more than two kids that they have to take to school, but my question is if there is anyone out there who does this? Also something I can think is that many people can't do that do to age, but I know there is tricycles and even electric tricycles. I am just curious if there is anyone who has proven that the impossible is actually possible.
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Yes, there are families successfully living car-free with kids, utilizing alternatives like cargo bikes, electric tricycles, and public transportation. It's challenging but definitely achievable for those committed to sustainable lifestyles.
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Not me. We have one family car and three kids - just like the 1950-1970's, but with modern bicycles as well to fill in for local trips and my commuting to work. Our limitation is our five-year-old. His range is about five miles each way, usually to grandpa's house, little league, the grocery store, the ice cream shop, bible camp, or the park/playground. The kids do not bike to school, which is a few miles further and up a very big hill.
Many families in NYC have kids without a car, but most of them probably rely on public transportation more than bikes. Kids learn to ride the bus/subway at an early age.
As far as going car-free outside of the city. it is easier than ever before due to constantly improving bike tech as well as Uber/Amazon/etc. Few people do it, however. Having access to a car still beats the bikes for dozens of situations - cold, dark, snow, rain, taking sick kids to the doctor, family road trips,.......
Many families in NYC have kids without a car, but most of them probably rely on public transportation more than bikes. Kids learn to ride the bus/subway at an early age.
As far as going car-free outside of the city. it is easier than ever before due to constantly improving bike tech as well as Uber/Amazon/etc. Few people do it, however. Having access to a car still beats the bikes for dozens of situations - cold, dark, snow, rain, taking sick kids to the doctor, family road trips,.......
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Is there anyone who lives car free with kids? I posted something about living car free and transforming cities into cycling industries, but someone mentioned that it is impossible due to many reasons. One that I remember is that there are families with more than two kids that they have to take to school, but my question is if there is anyone out there who does this? Also something I can think is that many people can't do that do to age, but I know there is tricycles and even electric tricycles. I am just curious if there is anyone who has proven that the impossible is actually possible.
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Is there anyone who lives car free with kids? I posted something about living car free and transforming cities into cycling industries, but someone mentioned that it is impossible due to many reasons. One that I remember is that there are families with more than two kids that they have to take to school, but my question is if there is anyone out there who does this? Also something I can think is that many people can't do that do to age, but I know there is tricycles and even electric tricycles. I am just curious if there is anyone who has proven that the impossible is actually possible.
Just one child, but they could do it with 2 if they had to.
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Everyone lived car free before the invention of the car.
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I'm pretty close to being car free, I would be car free if my wife was not disabled
I can pretty much hit every local I need to hit up except for my doctor's office, I could Uber that of course.
Home improvement stores and Amazon provide delivery of the bulk of my purchases other than food, and if I needed a full grocery order the market also delivers.
Keep in mind I am retired, however there are businesses in cycling range that are hiring if I needed to work, getting there during inclement weather would be a challenge though.
I can pretty much hit every local I need to hit up except for my doctor's office, I could Uber that of course.
Home improvement stores and Amazon provide delivery of the bulk of my purchases other than food, and if I needed a full grocery order the market also delivers.
Keep in mind I am retired, however there are businesses in cycling range that are hiring if I needed to work, getting there during inclement weather would be a challenge though.
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Everyone lived without electricity and indoor plumbing too.
Presumably some "families committed to sustainable lifestyles are successfully living" by embracing the simple alternatives from back in the good old days that they believe will provide a good enough lifestyle for their family.
Presumably some "families committed to sustainable lifestyles are successfully living" by embracing the simple alternatives from back in the good old days that they believe will provide a good enough lifestyle for their family.
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I had a single friend who gave up a car and just rode his bike everywhere and used the light-rail in Phoenix, AZ. For longer trips, he used Uber or Lyft. Once he added up the yearly costs, it was just cheaper to take a ride-share once in awhile when he needed it. If he had a kids, I think it might be harder to do, especially in Phoenix's summers.