gds said:You are oversimpllifying a very real problem to the point where I think
you are totally oblivious to the reality of the situation. Your
suggestion is like the idea of wiping out poverty by just giving
everyone some money. I like bike riding too, but it is not the answer
to every problem.
I agree. Again, just like Katrina, not everyone will leave (even under
mandatory evac orders). There will be mass confusion and mob mentality.
There will be anger, finger pointing, and disgust with local, state
and federal goverments.
Most people have not planned for disaster evacuations. There will be
breakdowns in communication. People will want to take too much with
them. Families that own two or three cars will take all of their
vehicles, even though it adds to congestion. People with RVs will take
them, blocking traffic and adding to the mess.
Pets are a big issue, so some people will stay behind because they can't
take them with them. Some people will die because of this.
Finally, the big question: Where are these people supposed to go? Not
everyone has family in other parts of the state. Hotel rooms are
undoubtedly booked up or closed down, and the uncertainty of the
situation is very real and frightening to many people. It's easier to
stay and say "I think we'll be all right."
Virtually nobody is going to use a bicycle to get out of town, as much
as we might like to see it. Yes, it makes sense, and yes, a bike can
move faster than a car in gridlock. A few people may use a bike, but
for most people this isn't an option.
