So are the anti car people melting this week?

[Anonymous]

I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

Most people don't have access to a shower at work. Parents have to drop off their kids at daycare then get themselves to work. Trying to do that without a car in 100 heat is horrible.

I thank God my kids are older teens, I wfh, and I have a car that has good working a/c.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When it’s this hot I often skip the 1/2 mile walk to the metro in favor of taking the bus to the metro. Feels a little silly taking the bus for 1-2 stops but that’s better than getting super sweaty.

You still have to wait outside in the heat for the bus, not to mention walk to the bus stop. In some cases, the nearest bus stop can be half a mile.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

Most people don't have access to a shower at work. Parents have to drop off their kids at daycare then get themselves to work. Trying to do that without a car in 100 heat is horrible.

I thank God my kids are older teens, I wfh, and I have a car that has good working a/c.

Lots of offices in downtown DC have in building showers. If there's enough demand they'll make it a priority.

If you're within a few blocks of a DC pool and they're open that's an option for a shower.

There are also gyms where you can sign up to use the locker room / shower.

If you don't want to, no one is forcing you. But the more you drive the more you contribute to the problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When it’s this hot I often skip the 1/2 mile walk to the metro in favor of taking the bus to the metro. Feels a little silly taking the bus for 1-2 stops but that’s better than getting super sweaty.

You still have to wait outside in the heat for the bus, not to mention walk to the bus stop. In some cases, the nearest bus stop can be half a mile.

It's not that bad in the morning, just in the 80s. On the way home is a different story but so what if I swear some heading home?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When it’s this hot I often skip the 1/2 mile walk to the metro in favor of taking the bus to the metro. Feels a little silly taking the bus for 1-2 stops but that’s better than getting super sweaty.

You still have to wait outside in the heat for the bus, not to mention walk to the bus stop. In some cases, the nearest bus stop can be half a mile.

Guess what - it’s possible to be outside for 30 minuted even in the heat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When it’s this hot I often skip the 1/2 mile walk to the metro in favor of taking the bus to the metro. Feels a little silly taking the bus for 1-2 stops but that’s better than getting super sweaty.

You still have to wait outside in the heat for the bus, not to mention walk to the bus stop. In some cases, the nearest bus stop can be half a mile.

It's not that bad in the morning, just in the 80s. On the way home is a different story but so what if I swear some heading home?

*sweat
Ok, but maybe swear too when it's over 100

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

Most people don't have access to a shower at work. Parents have to drop off their kids at daycare then get themselves to work. Trying to do that without a car in 100 heat is horrible.

I thank God my kids are older teens, I wfh, and I have a car that has good working a/c.

Lots of offices in downtown DC have in building showers. If there's enough demand they'll make it a priority.

If you're within a few blocks of a DC pool and they're open that's an option for a shower.

There are also gyms where you can sign up to use the locker room / shower.

If you don't want to, no one is forcing you. But the more you drive the more you contribute to the problem.

It’s also possible to just change clothes and splash some water on your face. If you shower and put on deodorant before you leave, the amount of sweat from being outside on an average commute isn’t actually going to make you smell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

Most people don't have access to a shower at work. Parents have to drop off their kids at daycare then get themselves to work. Trying to do that without a car in 100 heat is horrible.

I thank God my kids are older teens, I wfh, and I have a car that has good working a/c.

Lots of offices in downtown DC have in building showers. If there's enough demand they'll make it a priority.

If you're within a few blocks of a DC pool and they're open that's an option for a shower.

There are also gyms where you can sign up to use the locker room / shower.

If you don't want to, no one is forcing you. But the more you drive the more you contribute to the problem.

It’s also possible to just change clothes and splash some water on your face. If you shower and put on deodorant before you leave, the amount of sweat from being outside on an average commute isn’t actually going to make you smell.

ew. No. Some people sweat a lot more than others. Also, lots of women wear makeup. You can't just splash some water on your face and be done.

As for showers, you people live in such a bubble. You realize that not everyone works in DC proper, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

Most people don't have access to a shower at work. Parents have to drop off their kids at daycare then get themselves to work. Trying to do that without a car in 100 heat is horrible.

I thank God my kids are older teens, I wfh, and I have a car that has good working a/c.

Lots of offices in downtown DC have in building showers. If there's enough demand they'll make it a priority.

If you're within a few blocks of a DC pool and they're open that's an option for a shower.

There are also gyms where you can sign up to use the locker room / shower.

If you don't want to, no one is forcing you. But the more you drive the more you contribute to the problem.

It’s also possible to just change clothes and splash some water on your face. If you shower and put on deodorant before you leave, the amount of sweat from being outside on an average commute isn’t actually going to make you smell.

Maybe it it's only a mile or two, but my commute is more than 5 miles each way. In this weather that means a shower.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

Most people don't have access to a shower at work. Parents have to drop off their kids at daycare then get themselves to work. Trying to do that without a car in 100 heat is horrible.

I thank God my kids are older teens, I wfh, and I have a car that has good working a/c.

Lots of offices in downtown DC have in building showers. If there's enough demand they'll make it a priority.

If you're within a few blocks of a DC pool and they're open that's an option for a shower.

There are also gyms where you can sign up to use the locker room / shower.

If you don't want to, no one is forcing you. But the more you drive the more you contribute to the problem.

It’s also possible to just change clothes and splash some water on your face. If you shower and put on deodorant before you leave, the amount of sweat from being outside on an average commute isn’t actually going to make you smell.

ew. No. Some people sweat a lot more than others. Also, lots of women wear makeup. You can't just splash some water on your face and be done.

As for showers, you people live in such a bubble. You realize that not everyone works in DC proper, right?

So go post on the DC exurban moms website I guess? I thought the focus here was urban.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When it’s this hot I often skip the 1/2 mile walk to the metro in favor of taking the bus to the metro. Feels a little silly taking the bus for 1-2 stops but that’s better than getting super sweaty.

You still have to wait outside in the heat for the bus, not to mention walk to the bus stop. In some cases, the nearest bus stop can be half a mile.

Guess what - it’s possible to be outside for 30 minuted even in the heat.

If you stand completely still in the shade, maybe. But unless you live like 3 doors down from the bus stop, it's pretty dang hot to walk half a mile in 80+ degree heat with your work clothes on.

If you have to take work clothes with you and shower once you get to the office, you are adding more commute time. I guess if you have all the time in the world in the morning that works for you. But, a lot of parents are crunched for time in the morning trying to get their kids to summer camps/daycare and get to work on time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

Most people don't have access to a shower at work. Parents have to drop off their kids at daycare then get themselves to work. Trying to do that without a car in 100 heat is horrible.

I thank God my kids are older teens, I wfh, and I have a car that has good working a/c.

Lots of offices in downtown DC have in building showers. If there's enough demand they'll make it a priority.

If you're within a few blocks of a DC pool and they're open that's an option for a shower.

There are also gyms where you can sign up to use the locker room / shower.

If you don't want to, no one is forcing you. But the more you drive the more you contribute to the problem.

It’s also possible to just change clothes and splash some water on your face. If you shower and put on deodorant before you leave, the amount of sweat from being outside on an average commute isn’t actually going to make you smell.

ew. No. Some people sweat a lot more than others. Also, lots of women wear makeup. You can't just splash some water on your face and be done.

As for showers, you people live in such a bubble. You realize that not everyone works in DC proper, right?

So go post on the DC exurban moms website I guess? I thought the focus here was urban.

lol so clueless, including who posts on this forum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

Most people don't have access to a shower at work. Parents have to drop off their kids at daycare then get themselves to work. Trying to do that without a car in 100 heat is horrible.

I thank God my kids are older teens, I wfh, and I have a car that has good working a/c.

Lots of offices in downtown DC have in building showers. If there's enough demand they'll make it a priority.

If you're within a few blocks of a DC pool and they're open that's an option for a shower.

There are also gyms where you can sign up to use the locker room / shower.

If you don't want to, no one is forcing you. But the more you drive the more you contribute to the problem.

It’s also possible to just change clothes and splash some water on your face. If you shower and put on deodorant before you leave, the amount of sweat from being outside on an average commute isn’t actually going to make you smell.

ew. No. Some people sweat a lot more than others. Also, lots of women wear makeup. You can't just splash some water on your face and be done.

As for showers, you people live in such a bubble. You realize that not everyone works in DC proper, right?

So go post on the DC exurban moms website I guess? I thought the focus here was urban.

lol so clueless, including who posts on this forum.

Your point is that places built around the use of a car are only conducive to use of a car? Thanks, I guess.

The OP asked about "anti-car" people (I'm interpreting that as people who don't regularly drive for their commute). Then you pipe in with "well that doesn't work for everyone". Ok, thanks?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat anti-car in that I'd like to minimize the amount of driving. I've continued biking to work almost every day and took metro+bus once.

It's hot out, but bearable. I just shower when I get to work / home.

Now what can we do to reduce how hot it's going to get 10/20/50 years from now?

Most people don't have access to a shower at work. Parents have to drop off their kids at daycare then get themselves to work. Trying to do that without a car in 100 heat is horrible.

I thank God my kids are older teens, I wfh, and I have a car that has good working a/c.

Lots of offices in downtown DC have in building showers. If there's enough demand they'll make it a priority.

If you're within a few blocks of a DC pool and they're open that's an option for a shower.

There are also gyms where you can sign up to use the locker room / shower.

If you don't want to, no one is forcing you. But the more you drive the more you contribute to the problem.

It’s also possible to just change clothes and splash some water on your face. If you shower and put on deodorant before you leave, the amount of sweat from being outside on an average commute isn’t actually going to make you smell.

ew. No. Some people sweat a lot more than others. Also, lots of women wear makeup. You can't just splash some water on your face and be done.

As for showers, you people live in such a bubble. You realize that not everyone works in DC proper, right?

So go post on the DC exurban moms website I guess? I thought the focus here was urban.

lol so clueless, including who posts on this forum.

Your point is that places built around the use of a car are only conducive to use of a car? Thanks, I guess.

The OP asked about "anti-car" people (I'm interpreting that as people who don't regularly drive for their commute). Then you pipe in with "well that doesn't work for everyone". Ok, thanks?

Many in the burbs are also "anti-car" in that they are pushing for more public transport and less reliance on cars. MoCo being a perfect example. They just took out whole sections of the road for bike lanes. How many people are biking to work in this 100 heat? Even when it's 90 I hardly see people in those bike lanes. Such a waste and stupid planning.

You live in a bubble.