Leaf Nismo RC on the track

Isamu · 06-16-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I'd rather see govt. money being spent so people could bike to work if they so chose (rather than funding Ford and GM's hybrid program). In my city (1/4 million people), the roads are for **** and the side-walks don't exist in 75% of the area in a way that would safely allow travel by bike.

Not only would we have less medical issues if people began biking or walking more, but we would cut down on fuel consumption, pollution, and city beautification would be enhanced as well as more social opportunities being available to actually get out and meet people.

That being said, I think electric cars will take over in large cities like NY where you only need to drive 5-15 miles a day.

yea, but bro, you have to have people who aren't lazy...

ImportConvert · 06-16-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

yea, but bro, you have to have people who aren't lazy...

I agree 100%, but I think it's partially environment. When I was in DC, tons of people used the excellent side-walks there. Here in Louisiana? We don't even have side-walks in all but the suburb type areas or in the center of down town areas. What side-walks we do have in the city areas cross 4-lanes of traffic, etc. Not something you want to navigate with all the idiot drivers here.

shadoquad · 06-16-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I agree 100%, but I think it's partially environment. When I was in DC, tons of people used the excellent side-walks there. Here in Louisiana? We don't even have side-walks in all but the suburb type areas or in the center of down town areas. What side-walks we do have in the city areas cross 4-lanes of traffic, etc. Not something you want to navigate with all the idiot drivers here.

I agree, DC is a city where you can walk around and get anywhere you want to go. Their metro system opens the entire city up to you. Everything becomes walking distance.

But I don't think you can legislate "get off your fat arse and bike/walk". People are going to do what they like. Right now they're legislating "buy alternative energy cars", and still a lot of people are buying SUVs (sorry) "crossovers".

Pelican170 · 06-16-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I'd rather see govt. money being spent so people could bike to work if they so chose (rather than funding Ford and GM's hybrid program). In my city (1/4 million people), the roads are for **** and the side-walks don't exist in 75% of the area in a way that would safely allow travel by bike.

Not only would we have less medical issues if people began biking or walking more, but we would cut down on fuel consumption, pollution, and city beautification would be enhanced as well as more social opportunities being available to actually get out and meet people.

That being said, I think electric cars will take over in large cities like NY where you only need to drive 5-15 miles a day.

Also, its only convenient for people who live close to their jobs. I dont think that's the norm... At least not where I am...

shadoquad · 06-16-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Also, its only convenient for people who live close to their jobs. I dont think that's the norm... At least not where I am...

A fair point. In major cities, you have a lot of work in a lot of short distance, as well as decent sidewalks and public transportation. But most of the country is not urban in a geographic sense. Most people outside of major urban areas live many miles from where they work. I'm at least 33 miles each way, and there's no way I'm biking that, in part because there are no roads that will allow me to, but also because it's 33 miles each way and I'm fet.

Isamu · 06-16-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

A fair point. In major cities, you have a lot of work in a lot of short distance, as well as decent sidewalks and public transportation. But most of the country is not urban in a geographic sense. Most people outside of major urban areas live many miles from where they work. I'm at least 33 miles each way, and there's no way I'm biking that, in part because there are no roads that will allow me to, but also because it's 33 miles each way and I'm fet.

Exactly, I would bike to work if it wasn't a 13 mile highway.. and there wasn't 30-50kt winds constantly... but biking around town isn't a bad idea... the wife and I are actually looking at getting some nice bikes..

but anyway.. RC NISMO LEAF... do want

Pelican170 · 06-17-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

A fair point. In major cities, you have a lot of work in a lot of short distance, as well as decent sidewalks and public transportation. But most of the country is not urban in a geographic sense. Most people outside of major urban areas live many miles from where they work. I'm at least 33 miles each way, and there's no way I'm biking that, in part because there are no roads that will allow me to, but also because it's 33 miles each way and I'm fet.

Exactly. I live in the North East and its suburban, my work is about 15 miles away which isnt horrible i suppose but its also not flat land, and if it is raining/snowing or any other bad weather it would be impossible... Especially with the winters being freezing and ice everywhere...

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