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I have found that living without a car has improved my life. I have lived without a car for almost four years now. The initial reason for my transition from car dependence to freedom was financial. I could not afford to pay for insurance, maintenance, or the increasing price of gasoline. After selling my car I realized that there are many other benefits to not owning a car, including minimizing my ecological foot print, feeling healthy and in shape from riding my bike, and the exciting possibility of meeting a cute guy on the public transit system.
My personal circumstances have made it possible to live without a car. In Santa Barbara the bike lanes and bike parking was extremely well integrated into the school and urban planning. The bus was free for students, and I had many friends who were willing to help me out. I also lived in Barcelona, Spain for a year, where buses, the metro and trains were my primary means of transportation. I also lived in South America for three months, where buses run 24 hours a day, and go just about anywhere you need to go. After living abroad I have learned to appreciate public transit, and good city planning. All over the world city planners are creating new and exciting projects to improve the overall quality of life, with Bus Rapid Transit, bike co-ops, recycling programs, water conservation, and affordable housing. I have been fortunate to see these projects first hand. I have been inspired to continue this sustainable path of our parents in order to provide a better future for our children.
(I am also privileged to have a father who collects old Volkswagens and converts them to bio-diesel, and has no problem with lending me a car when I am in need)
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