Hello People
HELLO PEOPLE
GOT AMINUTE? Mobility is a pressing issue. Across various fronts, efforts are ongoing to work out how we should travel from place to place and do so sustainably. We might grab our bike, e-bike or EV, take public transport, or walk to our destination, but are we actually doing so more conscientiously? For this issue, we asked readers if they make deliberate choices about their travel, and which forms of transport they choose.
Eduard Elias “Essentially, I do everything by bike. For me personally it’s the best way to travel, because you’re flexible, can easily go anywhere and always find a ‘parking space’. In Amsterdam, it’s the easiest way to get around. Unless you absolutely need to, it’s better not to take the car. That said, I drive electric, which was a conscious choice as well. If my destination is easy to reach by bike or public transport, those are always my go-to options. I’ve noticed this is the general trend, especially with the spread of electric bicycles as an alternative for getting around.”
Mischa Fetisov “It has been an interesting transition, moving from Moscow to Amsterdam. The easiest way to get around in Moscow is by public transport. It seems to me it’s so much better to go by bike here. The infrastructure is amazing and everyone likes it. In the Netherlands, even though it rains a lot, a lot of people put on their raincoats and brave the weather on their bikes, because it is a perfect way to get around. Right now, I travel to work by public transport, which is very nice as well because the schedules are clear and you know exactly where to go.”
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