There isn’t a train running from where I live to anywhere. And even if I lived in the nearest metropolitan area, trains only run to a couple destinations that are 300 miles away.

Don’t get me wrong, we should build trains going everywhere. That’s a huge expensive goal that has no foreseeable date for completion. I’m talking about why do people view cars as a source of freedom? It’s because they offer something not easily accessible by other means. The original post was talking about how great bikes are and why do we think cars are a symbol of freedom?

I think bikes are great, and I’m glad to ponder the nice benefits they offer. To displace cars requires understanding why people want them.