ATG, Help me decide if we should sell our car

[Midwayman]

Only for 7 months of the year. And even then she could probably do it for another month.

Otherwise I like the electric bike suggestion. They're still rare so I totally forgot about those. She'd still have to pedal, but not as hard. And since it's a very short commute, it might be doable practically all year round except on the hottest days.

If its flat you don't have to pedal at all. They'll take off from a stop. Hills you might have to pedal to get started, but once you're at 5-10mph it'll take you up to 22-23mph usually. Depending on the size motor and batteries you get of course. Mine was a sub 500w system with about 10AH of batteries @ 24v. I had a motor in the chainline so it could use gears vs the more typical hub motors. I'd look at systems around 1000w for hub motors. If its a full frame bike you can use cheap ass lead acid batteries too.

 

[Phanuel]

If the terrain is flat and it's safe, then half mile should be OK walking. Suggest that she use an umbrella to shield from sun. Keep the Buick for use when it's raining or too hot/humid.

Or just get one of these:

Plus side, you get a neat family animal as well.