Should cars be banned in DC?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Er, well, there's not even enough people using Capital Bikeshare for the program to break even. Taxpayers have kick in millions of dollars ever single year just to keep it alive.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/07/01/bike-share-price-hike/

That's true about our road system as well. We keep shoveling money into it year over year and it never turns a profit!

Other major cities' bike share programs can pay for themselves. DC's system is unusual in that it needs to be propped up by taxpayers. The number of cyclists here though has been shrinking for years (unlike in other cities) so it makes sense.

I don't even want to stand still outside in this 95 degree heat with 75% humidity, let alone commute to work on a bike, arrive drenched in sweat and smelly.

That's why we shower at work or nearby once it gets hot out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Berlin is close to voting on a referendum to allow people just 12 car trips per year in the city.

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2025/07/03/berlin-moves-to-ban-autos-from-inside-the-city-widespread-chaos-looms/

I figure this might solve the problem of congress being too old if everyone has to take a bike.

It will be interesting to watch all the cyclists in DC when the temperature is 25 degrees with a wind chill temp of 18.
And, you expect the Congress members who live in VA or MD - 20+ miles from DC to bike to work?

Or in one of the numerous "take shelter now" severe thunderstorms that are prevalent every summer

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Berlin is close to voting on a referendum to allow people just 12 car trips per year in the city.

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2025/07/03/berlin-moves-to-ban-autos-from-inside-the-city-widespread-chaos-looms/

I figure this might solve the problem of congress being too old if everyone has to take a bike.

It will be interesting to watch all the cyclists in DC when the temperature is 25 degrees with a wind chill temp of 18.
And, you expect the Congress members who live in VA or MD - 20+ miles from DC to bike to work?

There's this concept called "clothing appropriate for the weather". I can be very happy riding a bike in 25 degree weather, because I wear that. And its not even fancy/expensive clothing from overprice patagonia or something. Just a fleece, coat, and some bar mitts.

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Genius and so practical with two young kids in tow as well.

[Anonymous]

Congress, CEO, Lobbies, etc etc will have so very many exceptions you would not even notice cars are banned.

[Anonymous]

Let's do the opposite. Let's ban travel by any means other than driving. It's clearly the best option for everyone.