I think we are coming from the same perspective. Currently, from where I live, VIA is already faster at peak times. Economy of scale, should bring the price down. I agree it will never be cheaper for 4 people, but there is the convenience cost of transit.

I am not sure what is so “obvious” here. If it was so apparent, we would obviously see change. As for it being a “religion,” I don’t see that either. There are choices we needed to makes decades ago to ensure our children, and children’s children thrive. It is pretty obvious that we have failed.

I know. I have been wondering about it for a while. There are more than your usual amount flying in this neck of the woods

Whoops. It was an Elm tree. I thought I knew it better than I do!