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We need something a little more flexible than rail, a little more rigid than current roads. That said, we need rail more than anything because.
Self-driving cars on a semi-rigid road system is either going to be the solution that is in the middle for everyone, or something we just completely abandon and we try our best to make modern rail happen.
I'm a big supporter of more rail, but I'm not completely against car-train hybrids. I just would like something better than what we're currently dealing with.
Bikes on trains should do it. The train gets you within a few miles, the last part can be done with your bike. All the efficiency of a train for long distance, all the flexibility for short distance.
With pedal assisted cargo bikes people can even haul a surprising amount of stuff. People here are already using those pedal assist bucket bikes for getting toddlers to school.
You can store most bicycles on trains, where I'm from people have fold-up bicycles that will fit under a seat even just for last-mile transport. Cargo bikes won't fit on a train though, they'll block aisles and standing room. I doubt hauling a whole-ass train car just for bicycles is cost effective.
They are very common where I live. They are designed so that people can sit there if no bike is using the space. And usually they are bikes. Still not enough space for a cargo bike, but more than enough for a normal one.