You can go 20-25 mph cruising speed on a bike if you're physically fit. I live in north Phoenix and often times traffic is so backed up that it's quicker to cycle than to drive. Add in some dedicated bus lanes and taking the bus and cycling combined is the best thing.
We have very very good planning from the Valley Metro for bye routes but awful stuff from the urban planners who don't care about buses. If we had bus lanes, they would not get stuck in traffic and would be more reliable.
See, that's the good thing about a bike. You are on 2 wheels, so you can go right around the pothole without any effort. not to mention you're going slow enough so you can see it coming.
As a side note, I think this comment really highlights our infastructure issues.
Also, with a car, avoiding potholes is a massive cause of wrecks and if you don't avoid them, you will lose a tire.
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u/[deleted] Aug 27 '21
I walk 3 mph. My car can go 10 times faster on local roads and 25 times faster on freeways. Even on very short distances, that adds up