My original question was “How do we disincentivize the purchase of pickup trucks/SUVs” but then I thought it would be better to approach the larger problem of car dependency and car ownership. One option is, of course, to create public transit infrastructure and improve it where it already exist. This, however, doesn’t change the fact that some will still choose to drive. What would be the best ways to discourage people from owning personal cars?
Towns and cities should restructure more to a self sustainable way, so people don’t have to travel as far as often.
My personal example is that I live in a very bicycle friendly city, but at the same time we don’t have a bicycle shop anymore to buy tires and chains and shit…
We need a bike shop here!
With enough cycling investment, i could see denser areas having emergency bike shops along major routes. Offering fast repairs like a tire or chain during rush hours.