{"id":22868,"date":"2012-11-23T02:24:38","date_gmt":"2012-11-23T02:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145710.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=22868"},"modified":"2013-09-06T07:24:14","modified_gmt":"2013-09-06T07:24:14","slug":"cargo-bikes-familes-redefining-material-wisdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikocity.com\/cargo-bikes-familes-redefining-material-wisdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Cargo Bikes, Familes, Redefining Material Wisdom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our\u00a0Love\u00a0Affair<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Car\u00a0(pass\u00e9)\u00a0to\u00a0Family Cargo Bike (Shifting Transport Identity)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Box Biking at 10F<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Identities<\/a> portrayed in material items can be psychologically charged, and they are constantly shifting. Cars as\u00a0the only significant statement portraying one’s identity is a positive way are becoming pass\u00e9; scooters<\/a> and bikes are becoming more viewed as images of identity imparting a\u00a0thoughtful gas-conscious choice, representing a kinder experience, more fun, and keeping one’s heart in health.<\/p>\n

Some of us want to present identities that share and show a new will<\/a> of being immediately involved in making good transportation and lifestyle\u00a0choices. Convenience<\/a> has been part of our love affair with the car. However, this is waning in lieu of\u00a0highly motivated, social concerned, materially conscious, utilitarian environment selves\u2026.<\/p>\n

Forget the minivan. See video at bottom.<\/p>\n

Visualize a vehicle that can carry around your kids and groceries efficiently,\u00a0a vehicle that\u00a0doesn’t burn any fossil fuels, keeps you strong, alive, and engaged\u00a0immediately in the world of conscious choices. NPR has a wonderful story on this. Cargo bicycles<\/a>\u00a0are specially designed bikes that can haul several hundred pounds. Bike-friendly cities\u00a0are finally coming into sight, as people are now willing to live the life, the life of responsible transportation with all its vibrant benefits.\u00a0Families are showing up as those that really do want this way of life instead of the minivan.<\/p>\n

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Cargo Bikes<\/h2>\n

Adoption of cargo bikes<\/a>\u00a0is the new step, the now present next step in America’s evolution towards a European model of bikeability. This new approach to family transport is taking hold in some circles here in the states. It has long been in European cities<\/a>\u00a0without question (as part of cultures of considerate transportation).<\/p>\n

Culture and Subcultures<\/h2>\n

What NPR speaks of\u00a0in the\u00a0interview mentioned is culture in a larger viewpoint; it is good to remember that subcultures, such as this passionately growing one of\u00a0serious environmentalist\u00a0bikers, can transform a society… and become the mainstream culture — as was successfully done in Northern and Western Europe. Where\u00a0passion meets environmentalism, this is the time of light<\/a>, hope<\/a>,\u00a0and so (as well) it is\u00a0an opportunity for\u00a0love<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Image Credits:\u00a0Mark Stosberg<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our\u00a0Love\u00a0Affair\u00a0from\u00a0Car\u00a0(pass\u00e9)\u00a0to\u00a0Family Cargo Bike (Shifting Transport Identity) Identities portrayed in material items can be psychologically charged, and they are constantly shifting. Cars as\u00a0the only significant statement portraying one’s identity is a positive way are becoming pass\u00e9; scooters and bikes are becoming more viewed as images of identity imparting a\u00a0thoughtful gas-conscious choice, representing a kinder experience, more …<\/p>\n

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