On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 3:24 PM, Tobin Copley <tcopley@sfu.ca> wrote:
> A bicycle satisfies points B and C just fine. �And given that most trips are just a few miles or less, a bicycle serves the purpose just fine. �And yes, a bike is just fine in the rain and down to 15 below or so. And arguably better in many snow conditions than a car.
>
> Bike more, drive less? �That oughta help, right?
>

No doubt - any of my three bicycles cost less to operate and pollute
the planet less than my Vanagon or full-size Toyota Tundra pickup.  If
your goal is to live efficiently, walk or ride when you can and drive
when you must.

In the context of motor vehicle life-cycle emissions and operating
cost, I stand by my assertions.

-- 
Michael Snow
1982 Westfalia 1.9TD
http://slowmachine82.blogspot.com/