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Old 11-03-2015, 08:39 AM   #304
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14 View Post
You realize that image is elitist garbage, right?

Why don't you run a cost comparison of how much it costs - both in time and money - to get from various points of Calgary to downtown via car, bus, bike, c-train? Cycling within downtown might be cheaper and more space efficient. But the majority are a significant distance away from the core, and like it or not, infrastructure to bring the majority in will always have to take priority.
Especially to people who believe there is a war against cars, I think that is exactly what the picture displays. Public and active modes of transportation are significantly more efficient and effective and will be the focus for any economically sustainable transportation strategy.
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