[Aurornis]

> Is walkability so far gone in the public consciousness?

Using transport to get to school isn't a new concept. School buses have been a thing forever.

If you can't understand why a parent would drive their kids to school in Chicago, you probably haven't experienced winter weather there.

[footy]

What a bizarre comment. I'm Canadian, and during my misspent youth I spent time in Wisconsin and in Boston. I didn't drive in those places and I don't drive here.

I did finally cave recently and bought a cargo bike (not electric). I've used it during snowfalls. It's fine, just like walking in snow and/or in negative 30 degree weather is fine.

[creaturemachine]

I'm in Canada, and I definitely experience winter. My child walks to school. Boots work far better in snow than four tires and a steel box.