Nobody says they can and not everyone can drive either (:O). In fact, more people can cycle than drive, funny that.
> (very, very expensive, even on the low end) ebikes
Show me a calculation that results in ebikes being in any way expensive compared to a car. In any case, arguing about the expense of biking is absolutely hilarious when you can get a perfectly adequate commuter bike for $50.
Nobody's saying cycling is the miracle solution that works for every person in every situation, everywhere. What they are saying is transportation in dense cities must be efficient and the only way to achieve that is a combination of walkability, cyclability, and public transport. Oh, and you can just use a car if you'd like to, just prepare to pay for the burden you place on others by doing so.
> advid year round cyclist
So all the women, children, and parents doing utility trips each day on their $50 bikes in the Netherlands are "avid cyclists". Got it.
> flatish city
Bikes have had gears for a looong time. Ebikes are nice too.
> with nice weather
Because the Netherlands is known for its excellent weather? Anyhow, public transport is needed too.
> and who doesn't need anything too far away, most of the time
Yes, we're talking about cities here. Also, trains. Small trains are fun too (trams).
> Buses need roads.
...yes. Thankfully nobody's proposing removing roads.
> Not everyone can cycle
Nobody says they can and not everyone can drive either (:O). In fact, more people can cycle than drive, funny that.
> (very, very expensive, even on the low end) ebikes
Show me a calculation that results in ebikes being in any way expensive compared to a car. In any case, arguing about the expense of biking is absolutely hilarious when you can get a perfectly adequate commuter bike for $50.
Nobody's saying cycling is the miracle solution that works for every person in every situation, everywhere. What they are saying is transportation in dense cities must be efficient and the only way to achieve that is a combination of walkability, cyclability, and public transport. Oh, and you can just use a car if you'd like to, just prepare to pay for the burden you place on others by doing so.