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Walking, Biking & Public Transport
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Driving a car
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+ less [or no] pollution (nature thanks you)
+ walking and biking are the most energy efficient forms of transportation |
- more pollution (water, noise, air, forest-biofuel, concrete, greenhouse gas) |
| + low risk of accident (hurting you and others) |
- high risk of accident (hurting you and others) |
- will take you approximately 30% more time to get from point A to point B in an urban area
+ in some cases, biking can be faster than driving |
+ will take you less time to get from point A to point B |
+ punctuality (you can calculate precisely the time of arrival)
+ if more and more people use the public transport and bikes, traffic jams will be avoided and public transport will intensify and be more punctual. |
- punctuality (traffic jams) |
| - you have to wait 5-10 minutes for public transportation or taxi |
+ you can get in your car and start moving right away (this is if you parked close) |
| + you can pause and interact with the environment while you're on your way (pee, eat a muffin, meet acquaintances, do people-watching, meet new people, fall in love (even several times per day), go through parks, smell the flowers, hug the trees, pet the cats etc.) |
+ will take you from point A to B without interacting with the environment or other people (most of the times you are alone in your car) |
| + you can play with the animals you meet |
- you will kill some road animals |
| + costs little or no money (ticket fee or bike maintenance) |
- costs you at least 300$ per month (purchase price or leasing, gas, insurances, parking fees, traffic fines, oil, technical inspection, cleaning, etc.) |
+ you drink and smoke anything you want*
*please drink alcohol in moderation |
+ you can drink little or no alcohol |
| + when you arrive, you can immediately start doing what wanted to do there |
- when you arrive, you have to find a parking spot. good luck! |
| - you can't smoke in public transportation |
+ you can smoke in your car |
| + you can keep fit and energetic while on the go |
- in time, you will become dull and less energetic. and, by the way, you WILL get fat |
| + you can save money and time by not going to the gym |
- you spend money and waste time DRIVING to the gym |
| + you are more healthy and save time & money by not going to the doctor and not taking drugs (reduced risk of heart disease, several types of cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and stroke) |
- you will be more sensitive to external factors (temperature change, dust) and you'll get ill often and spend time and money on doctors and drugs |
| + you can focus on your thoughts |
- you have to focus on the driving |
+ you can show everyone how pretty you are
+ bikers often feel higher self-esteem because they power their own commute |
+ you can show everyone what pretty car you have |
| + it's easy to walk or ride a bike |
- driving will get you physically tired |
| + lower stress |
- higher stress (I know, he almost hit you and he's an IDIOT. you should definitely sue him) |
| + [public transport] you have your own personal driver |
+ most of your day, you are just a driver. your dream-job, maybe? |
| - your feet will hurt | + your feet won't hurt |
| - if it's cold outside, you will freeze to death |
+ if it's cold outside, you can start the heating |
- if it's hot outside, you will sweat
+ bicycling gives you more fresh air than a sauna and you can still sweat and clean your pores |
+ if it's hot outside, you can start the air conditioning |
| + heating/air conditioning are already running when you get on a bus, so you feel comfortable right away |
- heating/air conditioning take a few minutes to be operational in your car |
- you will get dirty & wet from the dust & rain-water on the streets
- people usually stink in public transportation |
+ you will be clean and shiny |
| + you can walk in the rain |
+ if it rains, you don't get wet |
| + if public transport is not working, you can walk |
+ if your car stops working, you can still walk, but you'll have to come back and repair the car |
| - you can transport only yourself and little luggage |
+ you can transport your family, friends and other stuff |
- you won't get too far by walking or biking
+ by walking or cycling you can explore areas that are not accessible by car |
+ you can go long distances faster |
| + you can tan yourself |
+ you won't get any sunburn because of the UV protection in the windscreen |
| + riding a bus and walking gives you more freedom in urban areas; you can switch transportation method on the way |
- no matter what, you can't abandon your car |
| + it is recommended that you live close to the city centre |
+ you can live outside the city |
| + you can have fun while biking |
+ you can have fun while driving |
| + reduce traffic congestion - see The Muenster Poster |
- increase traffic congestion; emergency services can't get on time |
| + route optimisation |
- very few routes to choose from |
| + biking helps you attain a natural state of "high" |
- you will still be asleep and grumpy when you arrive at your destination (coffee required) |
| + you don't need to be 18 to ride a bike |
- you have to be 18 to drive |
| - you can get mugged |
+ you are safer from robbers |
