Originally Posted by twobadfish

I know this is going to fall on deaf ears, but trying to get around on a bike with an infant is not only dangerous, but pretty much impractical - especially in the winter. It's also pretty tough to raise a family without a car - between getting your kids gear to soccer practice (and the kid), or taking your kids to the doctor, getting dressed up for a formal dinner... I live in a fairly rural area where public transportation sucks.

That doesn't even cover urban sprawl, which in overpopulated cities is unavoidable.

I can personally have my cake and eat it too. I commute to work and exercise on my bike and spend time with my family on bikes, but when I need to take my son to the doctor or take a weekend trip upstate or just go skiing for a day, I'll take my evil car.