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People who complain about the cost of protected bike lanes. (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My current pet peeve is people complaining about the 'cost' of protected bike lanes because "people on bikes don't pay their way".

Beyond even the data showing just how much private car ownership is already subsidized, can we just take a moment and acknowledge: We wouldn't need protected lanes at all if cars were not killing and injuring so many people.

It's like the owner of an animal bemoaning the cost of an enclosure for their animal, which keeps killing and maiming members of the public as they pass by.

It's not the victim's fault the enclosure is needed, and it's not the fault of someone riding a bike they need protection in a public space.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I would love to get to Copenhagen. I spent a month in Berlin last summer and the sheer volume of cyclists stunned me. Compared to the last time I was there the rate of cycling was through the roof.

So many people were moving things on bikes and it was great. The city has also strongly discouraged downtown driving along Unter den Linden so even during work days it has lots of empty street at times. It has made the city much nicer to walk around in.

I've been trying to move to Europe for a couple of years now. Once I work out family issues I'll be there like a shot. It's a much more humanist place to be and I am ready for that kind of life.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You'll likely see even more bikes in Copenhagen haha! :D

Moving to Denmark is not easy though, especially if you're not in the EU. But it is possible.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

I have seen some footage and the numbers on bike use in Copenhagen. You're kicking it out of the park.

I applied to Københavns Universitet, but didn't get the interview. So far my best luck has been Germany and Finland for faculty appointments. I'll get over there soon.