BIKING 1 CAR FAMILIES?
We are a family of 2A, 3C + one baby on the way. Yes. A rather large mustashian family. I try to bike to work, or walk when I can. I love it. But my feeling is that we still need our car. DH can do drop off's for the big kids school in the morning, a busy hwy with no bike lanes 11km away. I dream of getting to a point where we can be a family on bikes and decrease or car consumption. But... does anyone with 4 children actually do this in any Western Countries these days? I reason that they must. Why not?
Loads of negatives about going down to a 1 car family as my husband needs his car for work (not sitting in a drive way or car park either, but actual work it's a trade vehicle). He works LONG hours, and we often don't see him for a while depending on the season. So spontaneous trips to the beach would be out, or to our national parks ect. Getting to after school sports that are often in different towns. Very poor to non existent public transport in this area.
But, there are loads of positives too. Lower expenses, more time as a family. Appreciating the little things. Bike rides. LOVE a good bike ride. Exercise = Energy. More fresh air.
It's a bit of a pipe dream, but I'm just curious if anyone does it!