The carbon footprint of commuting is largely based on that of your transport. I cycle to work. I'd be very surprised if that is anything close to 1g/km. Vs 100+g/km for many a Dino burner.
Sure there's many arguements to be made about flexible working, work from home, etc... but what this article is really saying, is our transport system is utterly fucked up (and about 25% of global emissions). Ban cars.
@quixoticgeek Just took our Ginger cat to the vet. His ear was infected from a cat bite/fight, just about to turn into an abscess.15 minutes each way in the car. Public transport (bus) 2 buses, one into town and another out to the vet. Estimated 1 hour each way plus 5 to 10 minute walks, if the buses run on time, or at all. Weather: 45mph wind gusts and medium to heavy rain showers. Ban cars? Not around here, thank you.
@quixoticgeek A taxi would have cost about €10 each way and used the same amount of fuel.
@quixoticgeek a bakfiets would not be possible for me to use on the hills around here. Looks nice for a flat area.
@BogLoper electric assist for bikes levels out hills nicely.
@quixoticgeek If it were just me an electric assist bike, with three wheels and a trailer, would be ok but as we have the specialist vehicle anyway, I will use it
@quixoticgeek The wheelchair weighs about 15 stone - 95.25kg. The car is a converted Fiat Doblo. It is there to transport my wife to hospital, doctor, shopping, visiting relatives etc.
@quixoticgeek The car is converted with a ramp and lowered floor to accommodate Julie's wheelchair. Specialist tie downs to secure the chair while driving. Taking the cat was a bonus.