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>From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] 
>Sent: 02 March 2006 18:50
>To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
>Subject: RE: [EE] LEDs as lighting
>
>
>> This is very true.  Way too many people think they can stop faster 
>> than their cars actually can.
>
>
>That's what airbags, ABS, traction control and automatic 
>braking are for. Things like that enable almost anyone to 
>drive, and survive.
>
>In places with no public transportation, like the U.S., 
>everyone must be allowed to drive or else there's no getting around.
>
>So just make the cars as safe as possible, no matter what the cost.
>
>I realize that's an oversimplification, but have you ever 
>tried to get to work and supermarket without a car? It's 
>almost impossible.

It does seem to be in the US.  We stayed in New Jersey with some friends a few years back, and they were running low on a few groceries.  When I suggested I was happy to walk to the local store (less than a mile) I was met with looks of horror and offers of cars to borrow.  I only realised why when I found out that the sidewalk stopped about 100 yards from the house and the rest of the journey was meant walking next to busy roads on grass verges....

I guess pedestrian infrastructure is simply not considered outside of housing areas "over there"?

Regards

Mike

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