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We have zero public transportation in my town. But, it is a very bikeable place, even though there is only one bike lane to nowhere. Everyone drives, except for the poorest (mostly immigrants, who either walk or bike), and a couple of stand-outs who are clearly biking to be green.
I saw a gal pulling a kid trailer with a BMX bike a couple of times last week. I couldn't see if she had kids in it. I think I'm going to stop her next time and offer her one of the bikes I have lying around.
Karen
I found when I was commuting by bike that just the fact that I did it day in and day out actually inspired a few people. Those who lived way out did not start riding to work, but those who lived closer in did (some of them). They couldn't very easily complain about biking to work from 5 miles (some less!) when I commuted 14 miles each way.
While you won't change anyone's mind by talking at them, you might inspire someone. Just keep doing what your are doing and let them be inspired.
http://you-just-dont-want-to.blogspot.com/
The title to that blog says it all.
Most people just aren't ready to think that cars aren't just wonderful things, thank you... and they can't imagine walking or riding.
More's the pity.
THe more of us do it, though, the more normal it is... especially as so many people actually *do* try it and are amazed at how good it feels.