1. Private travel saves more time than public travel
1.1. Private travel can take you closer to your destination i.e. no need to walk after being dropped by the bus, etc.
2. There is too many cars per person (Jan)
2.1. People have more cars than they need
2.1.1. People can afford it
2.1.1.1. Cars can be cheap
2.1.1.1.1. Some cars are made from cheap materials
2.1.2. People like having cars
2.1.2.1. Cars help them travel/transit
2.1.2.1.1. People can't get everywhere using only public transport
2.1.2.1.2. People don't want to walk long distances
2.1.2.1.3. Cars are faster than public transport
2.1.2.1.4. There are strangers in public transport
2.1.2.1.5. Cars are more comfortable than public transport
2.1.2.2. Cars help them carry things
2.1.2.2.1. Cars have trunk/boot
2.1.2.3. People want to show off with their cars
2.1.2.3.1. Some people want to show they have money
2.1.2.3.2. Cars are their hobby
3. People enjoy using and owning cars (Kahlil)
3.1. Cars are comfortable to drive or sit in
3.1.1. They allow for private travel
3.1.1.1. Private travel makes it easier for people to travel to multiple stops everyday
3.1.1.1.1. Families and carpools need to stop by multiple places everyday
3.2. Some cars are regarded as luxury items
3.2.1. Some people view cars as a status symbol
3.2.1.1. Buying a car makes people feel happy and accomplished
3.2.1.1.1. Buying a car is regarded as a financial milestone
3.2.1.2. Owning a nice car impresses other people
3.2.1.2.1. Owning your own car shows other people that you can afford it
3.2.1.2.2. Owning your own car is regarded as a sign of growing up
3.2.2. A car's design appeals to some people
3.2.2.1. To appeal to more people and generate sales
4. There are lot of cars in the city
4.1. There are Taxis, driving services, delivery services, etc
4.2. Driving is considered to be one of the most common methods of transportation
4.2.1. People drive their own cars to get to places (work, school etc)
4.2.1.1. People don’t consider carpooling enough
4.2.1.1.1. They don't know who to carpool with
4.2.1.1.2. It is more convenient to commute in your own car
4.2.1.1.3. People dont want to share car with somebody else
4.2.1.1.4. People can afford having own cars
4.2.1.2. It is faster/more reliable than public transportation
4.2.2. Almost every house hold owns a car, setting a social standard
5. Transiting can be unreliable, overcrowded and uncomfortable and thus may choose private vehicles over transit (Kev)
5.1. People are holding train doors for others
5.1.1. They may be in a rush
5.1.1.1. They have places to be
5.1.1.1.1. They made plans beforehand
5.1.1.1.2. They have an emergency to get to
5.1.1.2. They don’t want to wait however long for the next train
5.1.1.2.1. People can be lazy and impatient
5.1.2. They may have no self-awareness
5.2. There may be accidents or technical issues with buses
5.2.1. Bus could have motor problems
5.2.1.1. Unproper maintenance
5.2.2. One small delay can escalate into a butterfly effect of issues
5.3. There can be obnoxious people on transit
5.3.1. They may have bad oder
5.3.1.1. They have poor hygiene
5.3.2. People can be talking on the phone loudly without realizing it
5.3.2.1. They are too focused on their discussion
5.3.2.2. They may not care for their surroundings at all
5.4. There is rush hour
5.4.1. Most people get off work around 5 and head home at the same time
5.4.1.1. They want to be home as soon as possible
5.4.1.1.1. They want to see their families
5.4.1.1.2. They need a break from work
5.4.1.1.3. They may have plans set afterwards
5.4.2. Not enough transit to accomodate everyone
5.4.2.1. One small delay can lead to a chain of delays
5.4.2.1.1. There aren't enough seats and space
5.4.2.1.2. Lines get longer and longer the more delays there are
5.4.2.2. Too many people heading home at once
6. More convenient travelling by cars(Tammy)
6.1. Some places are too far away to travel by public transit
6.1.1. Public transit has limited routes and destination
6.1.1.1. Public transport's size and structure does not provide ability to travel too far
6.2. Easier to estimate time to the destination
6.2.1. Public transport can be uncertain sometime
6.2.1.1. Unexpected situation such as traffic
6.2.2. Public transport can be full
6.3. Unfortunate weather such as rain, snow or hail can cause difficulties to travel
6.3.1. The bus may not run due to the snow
6.3.1.1. Passenger’s safety concern
6.3.2. Google map can calculate exactly how long to the destination by car including traffic status
6.4. Less commute time by cars
6.4.1. Car does not need to stop every stop like the bus
6.5. Vancouver's road route is well-made to allow car to travel conveniently
6.6. Big family especially with young kids can all travel together in one vehicle
6.6.1. It is quite inconvenient to travel with young kids by public transport
6.6.1.1. Young kids may need cart
6.6.1.2. Some kids cannot travel too long or else they might make loud noise which may disrupt other passenger on the public transport
6.7. Personal preference
6.7.1. Some people are used to travel by cars
6.7.2. Some people are not good at transiting
6.7.3. Some people may come from countries that mainly use car
6.7.4. Some people do not prefer using public transport
6.7.4.1. They think that public transport is not safety especially at night
7. It's an efficient way to get from point A to point B
7.1. Cars are fast and reliable
7.1.1. they are small
7.1.1.1. made to get you places fast
7.1.2. people enjoy the level of certainty you get
7.1.2.1. you get to chose the speed you drive
7.1.2.1.1. they were innovated to get you places in a timely manner
7.1.2.2. you get to choose the method in which you drive
7.1.2.2.1. because it is a method of private transportation
7.1.2.3. when you have your own car, getting places is your responsibility
7.2. Transit takes too long and people hate waiting
7.2.1. some transit methods like bussing may get you late
7.2.1.1. public transportation serves the public and not only one person
7.2.1.1.1. they are meant to be efficient for a group of people to get to certain destinations
7.2.1.1.2. the point is not speed, its transporting people
7.2.1.2. maintaining the public transportation is the company's job and so it could break down at any time if it is not maintainted
7.2.1.2.1. bigger transportation requires more maintaince
7.2.1.3. most have to drive at a slower pace because of the amount of people on board
7.2.1.3.1. strict regulations
7.2.1.3.2. have a schedule to follow
7.2.1.3.3. do not want to get a ticket
7.2.1.3.4. do not have a reason to speed
7.2.2. causes people to choose cars since they guarentee you will get to your destination
7.2.2.1. other transit systems may get people late and
7.2.2.1.1. people don't like to get late
7.2.3. causes people to choose cars since they are availble 24/7 to provide you service
7.2.3.1. people own them to have a sense of ownership
7.2.3.1.1. more cars are valued as less, its seen as prestige
7.2.3.1.2. we live in a very individualistic society where ownership is highly valued
7.3. If you have a car you do not have to travel according to someone else's schedule
7.3.1. you can go anywhere, anytime
7.3.1.1. it gives you control of your time
7.3.2. you do not have to wait for others, you are the only priority
7.4. walking or using the bike is unreliable
7.4.1. it takes too long
7.4.1.1. because of poor time management
7.4.1.2. destination is too far
7.4.1.3. and you need to be on time, not feasible
7.4.2. some people do not like to exercise
7.4.2.1. people may be out of shape
7.4.2.1.1. eating out too often
7.4.2.1.2. lethargic personality
7.4.2.1.3. society standards
7.4.2.1.4. mental disorders
7.4.2.2. people are lazy and like the easier way
7.4.2.3. it is not ideal to be sweaty when arriving at the destination
7.4.2.3.1. it looks unprofessional
7.4.2.3.2. no shower at the destination
7.4.3. the destination may be too far to bike or walk
7.4.3.1. job or destination in another city
7.4.4. no walking/bicycle path
7.4.4.1. poor infrastructure
7.4.4.1.1. poor funding and funds not used for it
7.4.4.2. driving is a society norm