How do the Swiss get around? In Geneva, they use everything from feet to Lamborghinis (there is actually one of those parked in the garage next to our plain old leased BMW!).
In between the two are bikes, scooters, the public system which includes trams and buses, and all types of motor bikes. The public option is great. It's clean and efficient and can get you pretty much anywhere you need to go in a reasonable amount of time. A monthly pass costs about $70, or you can pay by the ride. I have had my pass checked two times since I have been here and my husband, who rides the tram to and from work every day, has not ever had to show his. I'm sure there are a few riders who don't pay, but I can't see this working in New York!
Scooters are mostly the choice of school kids. In fact, my 12 year old daughter has been begging for one. I have seen men in business suits using them, but the best had to be the tiny
blond schoolboy in his uniform clipping along on his equally tiny plastic scooter, followed by his impeccably dressed 'maman'.
I would not want to risk my health commuting on a bicycle here, but there are plenty of hardy folk who do. There are dedicated bike lanes on most major streets and you see everyone from women in heels to college students using them. How about transporting furniture, or suitcases by bike? Seen it! Gotta work off all that cheese somehow!
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